What Happened?
Chicago, IL-based Scott Drach has promoted Scott Drach to Vice President of Human Resources.
About the Company
Boeing, headquartered in Chicago, is the world`s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Our over 170,000 professionals design and manufacture rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training for airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 90 countries. Our team represents one of the most diverse, talented, and innovative workforces that you will find anywhere. More than 140,000 of our people hold college degrees in virtually every business and technical field from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide—including nearly 35,000 advanced degrees.
About the Person
Scott Drach was named Vice President of Human Resources for Boeing Defense, Space & Security in April 2013. In this role, he is responsible for successful execution of human resources initiatives to drive business performance and to create and sustain a premier work environment for employees. He also provides direction on employee and organizational policies, strategies, and processes throughout the BDS enterprise. BDS is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, BDS is a $33 billion business with 59,000 employees worldwide. His previous role was as Human Resources Vice President of Human Resources for Boeing/s Corporate and Shared Service Group. In this role, he was responsible for leading his team in partnering with the business to guide human resources strategies and deploy processes to Shared Services Group and seven Boeing corporate functions – Boeing Capital Corporation, Communications, Finance, Government Operations, HR & Administration, Law, and the Office of Internal Governance. He previously led the function that provides HR services for Boeing International employees in more than 70 countries around the world. He also has worked with organizations across the company to improve the global delivery of HR support to employees and Boeing entities operating outside the United States. Before joining Boeing International, Drach was the director of Human Resources for Connexion by Boeing® and Boeing Canada Technology. Drach also has held HR leadership roles with Boeing-Corinth, Boeing-Irving, and Boeing Service Company in Texas. Earlier in his career, he was involved in security and Human Resources efforts for various divisions of the former Rockwell International, after joining the company as a college intern at its Aircraft Modification Center in Shreveport, La. Drach is a graduate of Louisiana State University and has a master’s degree in industrial relations from Louisiana Tech University. He is certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute as a global professional in human resources and as a senior professional in human resources. Scott served six years in the Louisiana Army National Guard. He is a member of Rotary International and the Society for Human Resources Management and the Boeing representative for the Aerospace Industries Association Workforce Council. Scott also is serving a two-year appointment to the Chicago-Cook County Workforce Investment Board.
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