Lynne Doughtie Joins Boeing's Board of Directors

Lynne Doughtie has joined Boeing's board of directors, replacing Caroline Kennedy who has resigned following three years of dedicated service.

Doughtie, 58, retired from KPMG in 2020, after serving as U.S. Chairman and CEO since 2015.

She will serve on the Audit and Finance committees.

"Lynne Doughtie is a highly-accomplished executive with a demonstrated track record of leading a world-class organization," said Boeing Chairman Larry Kellner. "She will provide perspective reflecting her global leadership roles and experience advising clients on complex matters as well as significant risk management expertise. We look forward to working with her."

As the first woman to be elected U.S. Chairman and CEO of KPMG, Doughtie served as a member of KPMG's Global Board and Executive Committee. Doughtie joined KPMG's Audit practice in 1985, before serving as the lead partner for several strategic clients across industries and holding leadership roles including Vice Chair of the firm's U.S. Advisory business.

Doughtie has been recognized by Fortune's Most Powerful Women, Crain's New York Business' 50 Most Powerful Women in New York, Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People, the National Association of Corporate Directors' 100 most influential people in the boardroom, and Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs.

"Boeing is a remarkable American company serving a critical role in the global economy," said Doughtie. "I look forward to joining this distinguished board."

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