CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 5, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has appointed Bob Yancey as President of its Engine Control and Electrical Power Systems business unit. Yancey, formerly President of the Engine Components business, will report to Curtis Reusser, Segment President, Electronic Systems. Yancey replaces Mike Gardiner who now leads Aero Engine Controls, the joint venture formed by Goodrich and Rolls-Royce.

Commenting on the changes, Reusser said, "Bob has made a strong contribution to our Engine Components business. His 28 years of experience in a variety of roles at Goodrich including operations, engineering, product support and business development provides a solid foundation for him as he transitions into his new position. In addition, I thank Mike for his contributions to the Engine Controls and Electrical Power Systems business. His experience is a great fit for the new Aero Engine Controls joint venture."

Yancey joined Goodrich's Aircraft Wheels and Brakes team in 1980, and has held positions of increasing responsibility and leadership in several Goodrich businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University in Michigan and an MBA in International Business from Wright State University in Ohio.

Yancey's appointment is effective January 1, 2009.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com.

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SOURCE Goodrich Corporation; GR-Electronic Systems