GE Aerospace will be led by Wes Bush as independent Lead Director of its Board of Directors, effective September 21, 2026.
Bush has served as an independent director on the GE Aerospace board since 2025. He is the former Chairman and CEO of Northrop Grumman Corporation and has held several senior positions across the aerospace and defence company.
Bush also serves on the boards of Dow Inc. and General Motors. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He succeeds Tom Horton, who served as GE Aerospace’s independent Lead Director since 2018 and will remain on the company’s board. Horton is the former Chairman and CEO of American Airlines and currently serves on the boards of Chevron and Walmart.
GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp Jr. said, “Tom’s leadership, judgment and counsel have helped guide us through an extraordinary period of change over the last eight years, from strengthening the company and simplifying the portfolio through the launch of GE Aerospace as an independent company. I’m deeply grateful to Tom for his service, and pleased that we will continue to benefit from his experience and perspective on our Board.”
Culp added, “We are very fortunate to have Wes Bush as our next independent Lead Director. Wes’s experience, leadership, and deep knowledge of the aerospace and defense industry will be particularly valuable as we keep safety at the center of everything we do, support our customers, and advance the technologies that will shape the future of flight. I look forward to continuing to work with Wes and the entire Board as we execute our strategy and create long-term value.”
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GE Aerospace operates across commercial and military aircraft propulsion, engine services and related aerospace systems. Its business includes engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, parts support and other aftermarket services for commercial and military operators.
The board leadership change is effective as GE Aerospace continues to expand its commercial and military propulsion and services activities.
