WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 8, 2015 /CNW/ -- Spirit AeroSystems,
Inc. (NYSE: SPR) announced today Stacy
Cozad will join the company Jan. 4,
2016, as senior vice president and general counsel,
reporting to Larry Lawson, president
and chief executive officer.
Cozad brings deep experience in commercial aerospace and
corporate litigation, having held leadership positions of
increasing responsibility at Southwest Airlines since 2006. She
served most recently as Southwest's associate general counsel for
litigation, overseeing all litigation for the airline. Prior to
Southwest, Cozad was an associate and partner in private law
practices, working on high-profile litigation cases. As Spirit's
general counsel, Cozad will have responsibility for oversight of
all legal matters across the global enterprise.
"Stacy brings expertise across a broad spectrum of the legal
arena, and is a wonderful addition to our leadership team," said
Lawson. "Her commercial aviation background is a natural complement
to Spirit's business, and I'm confident Stacy will add great value
as we continue driving Spirit's transformation."
"I have experienced firsthand the quality and innovation that
Spirit provides to the aviation industry," Cozad said. "I am
excited to join the Spirit team and contribute to the company's
ongoing journey of growth and profitability."
Cozad earned a bachelor of arts in behavioral science from
Concordia University Texas and her
juris doctor from Pepperdine
University.
On the web: www.spiritaero.com
On Twitter: @SpiritAero
About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Spirit AeroSystems,
with headquarters in Wichita,
Kan., USA, is one of
the world's largest non-OEM designers and
manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial aircraft. In
addition to its Wichita and
Chanute facilities in Kansas, Spirit has locations in Tulsa and
McAlester, Okla.; Kinston, N.C.; Prestwick, Scotland; Subang, Malaysia; and Saint-Nazaire, France. In the U.S., Spirit's core products
include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components.
Additionally, Spirit provides aftermarket customer support
services, including spare parts, maintenance/repair/overhaul, and
fleet support services in North
America, Europe and
Asia. Spirit Europe produces wing components for a host of
customers, including Airbus.
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