Neel Mehta
Brett Newell, P-8 Poseidon program manager at the Australian defense business of Boeing, has been named as the unit’s regional director for South Australia, Defence Connect reported Monday.
The report said the nearly 11-year company veteran will lead Boeing Defence Australia’s industry collaboration, education partnership, community engagement and workforce growth initiatives across the region in his new position.
Newell joined the company in November 2006 as manager of unmanned aerial vehicle programs and later worked as director of operations within Boeing’s Insitu subsidiary, as well as held business development roles at Boeing Defence Australia.
He previously served at the Royal Australian Air Force as a squadron commanding officer.
