Robert D Johnson steps down as CEO of Dubai Aerospace
03 Jul 2008
Two years after he was appointed CEO of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, one of the biggest aerospace companies in the world, Robert (Bob) D Johnson, stepped down as its head yesterday. Johnson retires at the age of 60. George Mushahwar was named acting CEO.
Mushahwar previously was COO of Dubai-based TECOM Investments.
In a statement, Johnson said DAE has made significant strides over the past two years, "but now is the right time for me to retire. DAE already has in place a team of exceptionally talented people who will continue to take the company forward and develop its businesses on a global stage."
Johnson served as president and CEO of Honeywell between 1999 and 2005 and subsequently was named chairman. Prior to becoming CEO, he headed AlliedSignal Aerospace. AlliedSignal acquired Honeywell in 1999 and took the Honeywell name.
Johnson began his career at GE Aircraft Engines in 1969.
