The Boeing Company has elected Bradley D. Tilden as its newest member to the board of directors, effective December 3, 2025. Tilden will join the Aerospace Safety and Finance committees, bringing a distinct customer perspective, proven leadership in the airline industry, and more than three decades of aviation experience.
, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as well as regional airline Horizon Air. The Boeing Board Chair, Steve Mollenkopf, praised Tilden's experience in safety management systems and financial expertise, stating that he will be invaluable to the board as they continue to make progress in the company's recovery. In his 31-year tenure at Alaska Air Group, Tilden held several senior leadership roles, including CFO and then president of Alaska Airlines.
He began serving as President and CEO of Alaska Air Group in 2012 and was named executive chairman in 2021. The addition of Tilden marks the 12th new director added to the board since 2019, as part of efforts to refresh the board's composition. These directors collectively bring significant experience in aerospace, safety, engineering, manufacturing, cyber, artificial intelligence, software, risk oversight, audit, supply chain management, sustainability and finance, as well as the perspective of customers, suppliers and pilots.
S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. The company is committed to fostering a culture based on its core values of safety, quality and integrity.