Dennis A. Muilenburg served as the CEO of Boeing from 2015 until 2019. His journey at Boeing is notable for his deep experience, having worked there for over 30 years. Before stepping into the CEO role, he was the Vice...

Dennis A. Muilenburg served as the CEO of Boeing from 2015 until 2019. His journey at Boeing is notable for his deep experience, having worked there for over 30 years. Before stepping into the CEO role, he was the Vice Chairman and had led Boeing's Defense, Space & Security division. Muilenburg’s leadership was characterized by a strong focus on performance-based compensation. In 2019, he earned over $141 million, a figure largely driven by stock vesting, but no bonuses were paid due to unmet performance goals. Despite this impressive pay, he left Boeing without severance, highlighting the company's strict performance alignment. Interestingly, he personally held about 12,966 shares of Boeing stock, valued around $4.3 million, showing his commitment to the company he led through difficult times. His story illustrates the challenges of steering a major corporation like Boeing, marked by high stakes and tough decisions.