B/E Aerospace (Nasdaq: BEAV), the world’s leading manufacturer of
aircraft cabin interior products and the world’s leading provider of
aerospace fasteners, consumables and logistics services, announced today
the appointment of Mary M. (“Meg”) VanDeWeghe to its Board of Directors.
Ms. VanDeWeghe is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Forte
Consulting Inc., a financial and management consulting firm, and a
Professor of the Practice of Finance at Georgetown University's
McDonough School of Business. Prior to holding her current positions,
Ms. VanDeWeghe served as Senior Vice President of Finance for Lockheed
Martin Corporation, and previously held positions in corporate finance,
capital markets and general management at J.P. Morgan, where she rose to
the rank of Managing Director. Ms. VanDeWeghe currently serves on the
board of directors of W.P. Carey (NYSE) and Brown Advisory, a privately
held investment management company. She previously served on the board
of directors of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE) and Nalco (NYSE). A graduate of Smith
College, Ms. VanDeWeghe also holds an MBA from Dartmouth College's Tuck
School of Business.
Amin J. Khoury, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of B/E Aerospace,
commented, “I am very pleased to welcome Meg as a member of our Board of
Directors. Meg has a strong financial background and extensive
experience working with public companies developing and executing
strategies to maximize shareholder value. Meg possesses the knowledge,
commitment and determination to contribute significantly to our
business.”
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual
experience and results may differ materially from the experience and
results anticipated in such statements. Factors that might cause such a
difference include those discussed in the Company’s filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which include its Proxy
Statement, Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q
and Current Reports on Form 8-K. For more information, see the section
entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” contained in the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K and in other filings. The forward-looking statements
included in this release are made only as of the date of this release
and, except as required by federal securities laws and rules and
regulations of the SEC, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.
About B/E Aerospace, Inc.
B/E Aerospace is the world’s leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin
interior products and the world’s leading provider of aerospace
fasteners, consumables and logistics services. B/E Aerospace designs,
develops and manufactures a broad range of products for both commercial
aircraft and business jets. B/E Aerospace manufactured products include
aircraft cabin seating, lighting systems, oxygen systems, food and
beverage preparation and storage equipment, galley systems, and modular
lavatory systems. The Company also provides cabin interior
reconfiguration, program management and certification services. The
Company provides aerospace fasteners, consumables and logistics services
as well as oilfield services and associated rental equipment. B/E
Aerospace sells and supports its products through its own global direct
sales and product support organization. For more information, visit the
B/E Aerospace website at www.beaerospace.com.
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