Tue, May 31, 2011
Joins Company After 29 Years At GE
Scott A. Ernest has been named president and chief executive
officer of Cessna Aircraft Company, Textron's general aviation
business, the company announced Tuesday. Ernest will report to
Textron Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Scott C. Donnelly and
succeeds Jack J. Pelton, whose retirement from the company was
announced on May 2.
Ernest joins Textron as a 29-year veteran of General Electric
Company, where he most recently served as vice president and
general manager, global supply chain for GE Aviation, a $16 billion
leading provider of jet engines, components and integrated systems
for commercial and military aircraft. Previously, Ernest was vice
president and general manager, global services operations for GE
Aviation's $6 billion services business. His career at GE Aviation
also includes several general manager roles ranging from overseeing
its sourcing organization to responsibility for its North American
operations and large aviation services businesses located in
Singapore and Strother, Kansas.
"Scott is a talented global business leader who has strong
expertise in the aviation industry," said Donnelly. "Accelerating
Cessna's new product and service development, strengthening its
manufacturing and sourcing operations, and intensifying its global
expansion efforts are key to moving Cessna forward. Scott brings an
extensive track record of success in these areas along with a
reputation as an outstanding leader. I am confident that he is the
ideal person to position Cessna for growth as the business jet
market gains momentum."
Ernest earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical
engineering from the University of Akron and a master of science
degree in engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
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