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.
Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent
company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as
"Goodrich Corporation" in this press release.
SOURCE Goodrich Corporation; GR-Electronic Systems