Dougherty succeeds Ian Thomas, who held the job from 2009. He is the senior company leader in the Oceania region and is the chairman of the board for Boeing Australia Holdings. In 1996, he was elected to the Federal Parliament of Australia where he went on to serve five years as Minister for Education, Science and Training followed by two years as Minister for Defence. Today, Boeing Australia employees are working across the country in high-tech jobs that help define and deliver the future of aviation and defence – not just for Australian customers but for the world," Dr Nelson said.Avalon 2019 Photo Essay: Celebrating the future of air powerSEA 1000 Attack Class Future SubmarineA graduate of Flinders University in South Australia with a degree in medicine and surgery, Dr Nelson since then has received three honorary doctorates from Flinders University, the Australian National University and the University of South Australia. Independence Day Celebrations in Auckland and Wellington, July 2015.
Most recently, Dr Nelson served as the director of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. He was elected leader of Australia’s Liberal Party in 2007 and led the Opposition until 2008. He was appointed to the role in March 2009, and is responsible as a figurehead to Boeing's activities in the region. Back to top. He joined Boeing in 2001. Former defence minister and Australian War Memorial director Brendan Nelson has been appointed to run Boeing's operations in Australia. He was elected leader of Australia’s Liberal Party in 2007 and led the opposition until 2008.
Boeing has appointed Dr Brendan Nelson AO as the next president of Boeing Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, to continue strengthening the company’s local presence and business portfolio in the region. He began his career in 1985 as a medical practitioner before going on to lead the Australian Medical Association (AMA).Get notifications in real-time for staying up to date with content that matters to you.Dr Nelson’s honours include being appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in January 2016 for his services to the community, the Parliament of Australia, diplomacy and cultural leadership.SEA 5000 Hunter Class Future FrigateDefence Connect encourages respectful, challenging and constructive debate. Boeing rolls out first Loyal Wingman unmanned aircraft Boeing completes autonomous flight test trifecta Australian university students rate Boeing as a top 25 employer Boeing opens Queensland-first facility Your Future is Built Here He began his career in 1985 as a medical practitioner before going on to lead the Australian Medical Association (AMA). Brendan takes up the mantle from Maureen Dougherty, who has done a superb job over the past six years leading our regional efforts, growing our relationships with customers and other stakeholders, and ensuring that Boeing in Australia thrives for many years ahead. He is the senior executive in the region, leading Boeing’s largest operations outside the US.