The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has named Tim Keating as executive vice president of Government Operations.

Keating, 56, has served as senior vice president of Government Operations since joining Boeing in May 2008. In this role, Keating leads the company's public policy efforts, including all U.S. federal, state and local government liaison operations, as well as the Boeing Global Engagement organization. In addition to oversight of the company's growing global philanthropic activities, he will continue in this capacity and to serve on the Boeing Executive Council.

"This well-earned promotion recognizes Tim's many contributions to our company over the past decade and reflects the critical role he and his talented team play every day in the long-term success of our business," said Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, president and CEO. "Tim has worked tirelessly to develop and strengthen relationships at all levels of government and in our communities to help ensure our collective voices are heard on issues important to Boeing, our people and our customers."