Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has already introduced plans to retire by the top of this yr. However for Senator Josh Hawley, that’s not quickly sufficient.
In a brutal backwards and forwards throughout Tuesday’s listening to on Boeing’s damaged security tradition, the Missouri Republican questioned Calhoun about how a lot cash he was paid. Calhoun declined to reply instantly, responding solely “It’s a giant quantity.”
Hawley cited the $32.8 million in wage that was reported by Boeing for his pay in 2023, which was a forty five% improve over the earlier yr.
After Calhoun conceded the corporate had not seen a revenue in his 4 years as CEO and that its inventory worth was down over that interval, Hawley cited the wage and pay increase once more and stated, “If anybody has come out of this deal good, it’s you,”
“Why haven’t you resigned?” Hawley adopted up.
“Senator, I’m sticking this by. I’m pleased with having taken the job. I’m pleased with this security report, and I’m pleased with our Boeing folks,” Calhoun replied.
“You’re pleased with this security report?” Hawley requested incredulously.
“I’m pleased with each motion we have now taken,” Calhoun replied.
“Each motion you’ve taken?” Hawley requested once more.
“Sure, sir,” Calhoun stated.
“Wow. There’s some information for you,” Hawley concluded.