Speaker Bio

Malcom An is the senior managing director of Global Strategic Initiatives for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, sales and marketing organization. Appointed to this position in February 2014, Malcom is responsible for leading the integrated Boeing team with the development and execution of strategic programs and projects to strengthen cooperation between Boeing, airlines, regulators, airports, government officials, associations and other key aviation stakeholders with a focus on China, India, and Southeast Asia markets. Malcom also has oversight over Boeing’s Global Support Centers providing technical and operational support in key regions.
Prior to his current assignment, Malcom had the responsibility for customer support strategies and initiatives in the aftermarket for the Supply Chain organization. In that position, Malcom directed a team in resolving significant fleet issues, improving fleet reliability, regulating supplier spares pricing, and driving enhancements in airline customer engagement.
Malcom joined the Boeing Company in 2007, leading various projects and recovery plans for the 787 Program. His experience includes serving as integration leader managing the 787 Global Supply Chain and working to drive continuous improvements in Supplier Quality.
Prior to joining Boeing, Malcom served as procurement officer, technical sales leader, and project manager at Lifespan Biosciences in Seattle, executing custom research projects for major pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide. Malcom earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Cornell University, and also holds a PMP and graduate certificate from Stanford University. A native of Washington, Malcom lives with his family in Seattle.