– USA, CA – Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO), a global supplier of value-added innovative electronic and structural products and manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announced the appointments of Dan Korte and Dan Boehle to its Board as independent Directors effective November 5, 2024.
“We are thrilled that Dan Korte and Dan Boehle will be joining our Board of Directors,” said Chairman and CEO, Steve Oswald. “Both have exceptional track records within the commercial aerospace and defense industries and bring valuable expertise to Ducommun’s Board as we continue to execute on our VISION 2027 Strategy.”
The company also announced that Robert Ducommun and Dean Flatt will not stand for reelection at the 2025 AGM.
About Daniel G. Korte
Dan Korte is a seasoned aerospace and defense executive with demonstrated expertise in identifying and capitalizing on global market opportunities that drive revenue and profitable growth. He served as Global VP of Aerospace at PPG Industries Inc. Under his leadership, the division saw double-digit revenue growth and increased profitability by driving sales and operational efficiencies. Before joining PPG, he served as CEO of LMI Aerospace, where he oversaw the Company’s eventual sale to the Sonaca Group and was the President of the Rolls-Royce Defense Group. From 1985 through 2009, Dan Korte held various senior-level roles at The Boeing Company in the supply chain, program management, and general management. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Woodward, Inc., where he chairs the Human Capital & Compensation committee.
Dan Korte said: “I have followed Ducommun’s successful transformation in recent years as it sharpened its strategic focus and reshaped the portfolio towards higher growth and higher margin areas. Having worked in the aerospace and defense industry for decades, I know and respect Ducommun’s well-earned reputation as a leading supplier and I’m honored to join its Board of Directors. Together with the rest of the Board, I look forward to utilizing my operational experience developing and executing growth strategies to help drive Ducommun’s continued success.”
About Daniel L. Boehle
Dan Boehle is a talented finance executive with 25+ years of experience working with defense manufacturing companies, including serving as CFO at two leading public companies in the industry. He serves as EVP and CFO of TTM Technologies, Inc., a position that he has held since September 2023. Previously, Dan Boehle served as VP and CFO for Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc., where he drove profitable growth and was actively involved in financial aspects of the strategic analysis that resulted in Aerojet Rocketdyne’s $4.7bn sale to L3Harris. Before joining Aerojet Rocketdyne, Dan Boehle served in various financial leadership roles across corporate accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning and analysis at Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Dan Boehle said: “Ducommun is an industry leader with strong growth prospects, and I am excited to join the Board of a Company with such rich history and strong trajectory. I look forward to leveraging my experience as a CFO in the sector, in collaboration with the Board and management team, to help advance the Company’s VISION 2027 Strategy.”
About Ducommun Incorporated
Ducommun Incorporated delivers value-added innovative manufacturing solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Founded in 1849, the company specializes in two core areas – Electronic Systems and Structural Systems – to produce complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
For more, visit Ducommun.com.
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