Steering the Course: GE Aerospace Keeps CEO Culp At The Helm Through 2027

GE Aerospace GE disclosed that it has extended CEO Larry Culp’s tenure until the end of 2027, with the option for an additional one-year extension.

Notably, Culp’s employment agreement was earlier scheduled to end on August 17, 2024.

The decision follows reports from two weeks ago that Larry Culp had declined an offer from The Boeing Company BA to become its CEO, reported Reuters.

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As per the report, during his tenure, GE’s debt decreased by over $100 billion, cash flow quadrupled, and market capitalization grew by approximately $100 billion.

Recently, GE announced that the U.S. Army had accepted two T901-GE-900 engines for integration and testing on the UH-60 Black Hawk under the Improved Turbine Engine Program.

Also, GE Aerospace was in the headlines for developing a hybrid electric engine, aiming to power narrow-body jets by the mid-2020s.

GE stock has gained over 85% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via IShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ITA and TCW Transform Systems ETF NETZ.

Price Action: GE shares are up 1.18% at $160.84 at the last check Tuesday.

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