Boeing announced the immediate departure of its Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Data Analytics Director, Susan Doniz, according to a memo addressed to employees by the CEO, Kelly Ortberg.
Dennis Eng will assume the role on an interim basis, leading the Information Technology and Data Analytics team while the company selects a permanent replacement. Doniz’s departure marks the fifth exit from Boeing’s executive council since Ortberg took over as CEO in August 2024.
Susan Doniz’s resignation follows the departures of other senior executives in recent months, such as Ziad “Z” Ojakli, who led the lobbying team in Washington, D.C.; Ted Colbert, head of the defense division; and Brian Besanceney, chief communications officer. Doniz, who joined Boeing in 2020 after holding a similar position at Qantas Airways, has over 25 years of experience with companies like SAP, Aimia, and Procter & Gamble. Her exit may raise concerns about the direction of the company’s technological initiatives.
Boeing has faced criticism from U.S. lawmakers over quality and safety issues. Earlier this year, former CEO Dave Calhoun was questioned by a Senate subcommittee, highlighting ongoing tensions between the company and regulators.
Additionally, Boeing recently announced a plan to cut 10% of its workforce, equivalent to 17,000 positions, affecting all levels of the organization. According to Ortberg, this measure aims to address the company’s economic and operational challenges.
