Tue, Dec 25, 2018
Has Extensive Experience In The Airline Industry
Astronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced technologies and products to the global aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries, has appointed Mark Moran to its Board of Directors, effective December 14, 2018. The addition of Mr. Moran as an independent director brings the Astronics Board to nine directors, eight of whom are independent. He will serve on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
"Mark’s leadership and extensive world-class aerospace experience enhances our already strong board. His operational insights, developed across global and regional airlines, will add valuable perspectives, especially as the Company enhances its position in the connected aircraft market,” said Kevin T. Keane, Chairman of the Board.
Moran, age 62, brings significant aerospace engineering and operations experience spanning nearly 40 years. He spent 17 years with Continental Airlines prior to its acquisition by United. During his tenure, which included eight years as the head of Operations, Continental grew to the fifth largest airline with 2,600 daily flights to over 260 airports. He retired from his position as Chief Operating Officer with Continental in 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Moran served ten years with USAir/Piedmont, and before that, five years with Boeing Corporation. He is a graduate of Marquette University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
(Source: Astronics news release)
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