Meet Patrick Shanahan, Spirit AeroSystems CEO — Bio + How to Reach Out

Last updated: 2025-12-13

Who is Patrick Shanahan?

Patrick Shanahan is the President and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems since September 30, 2023. He has a distinguished career spanning military and aerospace industries, including senior roles at Boeing and the Department of Defense.

Patrick Shanahan's Work History

Shanahan's career includes over three decades at Boeing, where he held various leadership roles, and service as Deputy Secretary and Acting Secretary of Defense. He is experienced in commercial and military aerospace programs.

• 2017-07-19 - 2019-06-24 - Deputy Secretary of Defense, United States Department of Defense
• 2023-09-30 - President and CEO, Spirit AeroSystems
• 2016-01-01 - 2017-07-18 - Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Operations, Boeing
• 2018-01-01 - 2018-12-31 - Senior Vice President, Commercial Airplane Programs, Boeing

Patrick Shanahan's Education

Shanahan holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington, a master's degree in mechanical engineering from MIT, and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management.

• University of Washington - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• MIT Sloan School of Management - MBA

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