Aerospace & Defense Industry Leader; Former President & CEO at Boeing Defense, Space & Security; Senior Advisor to Blackstone; Board Director at Deere & Company

Argyle, TX, USA
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Leanne Caret Biography

Leanne Caret is an aerospace and defense executive whose career at The Boeing Company spanned nearly four decades, establishing her as a leader in the global defense industry. Caret was the first woman to lead one of Boeing's three global business units. She began her tenure with Boeing in 1988, holding program management roles before advancing to vice president and general manager of Vertical Lift, chief financial officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, and president of Boeing Global Services and Support. Caret ultimately served as president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, overseeing 30,000 employees across four continents and managing growth in revenue and profits during challenging market conditions.

While leading Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Caret directed programs in American defense and space, managing a $26 billion business unit that served customers in defense, government, space, intelligence, and security sectors in the United States, Australia, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. As president of Boeing Defense Global Services and Support, she developed a worldwide strategy that unified service operations, streamlining maintenance, modification, field support, and parts distribution for Boeing's diverse businesses.

Caret has been recognized within the aerospace and defense industry, named to Fortune's Most Powerful Women list for five consecutive years. She is an inductee of the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Caret is a four-time Wash100 Award winner, acknowledged for her leadership in the development of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, securing major defense contracts, and advancing aerospace technology.

Following her retirement from Boeing, Caret has continued to contribute to business and leadership. She serves as a senior advisor to Blackstone and as a director on the boards of Deere & Company, where she is Audit Chair, and RTX. Caret is recognized for her approach to leadership development, summarized in "The 4 G's": Grit, Gumption, Grace and Gratitude—a philosophy aimed at helping teams address challenges, foster innovation, and integrate new technologies. She has led change at global companies, mentored senior leaders, and promoted the adoption of emerging technologies in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Caret is an advocate for STEM education and the advancement of women in technology. She serves on the boards of FIRST Robotics, Kansas State University Foundation, and USO Inc. Caret has also taught a course at Kansas State University in the College of Business Administration titled "Leading in Business Organizations," which is open to undergraduate and graduate students and features discussions with Caret and guest appearances from industry leaders. Her commitment to mentorship and education reflects her dedication to developing future leaders in aerospace, defense, and technology.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Leanne Caret Videos

Boeing's Leanne Caret At BSAS

Boeing's Leanne Caret At BSAS

Leanne Caret, Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company, speaks at the 2018 BEYA Stars and Stripes Awards.

Boeing Executive Leanne Caret talks about ethical decision-making

Boeing Executive Leanne Caret talks about ethical decision-making

Caret oversees the $30 billion Boeing Defense, Space & Security business that provides integrated solutions to meet the needs of defense, ...

Featured Speaker Leanne Caret from Boeing

Featured Speaker Leanne Caret from Boeing

Featured Speaker Leanne Caret from Boeing speaks at the 33rd Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.

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