John Gibbons has worked at Boeing and heritage McDonnell Douglas for over 35 years across a broad range of aircraft, missiles and proprietary programs providing Finance (Business Operations, Contracts Financial Planning, Mergers/Acquisitions), Program Management and Business Development. As senior manager for Business Operations and later Financial Planning & Analysis John supported the standup of the Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T) organization in 2006 and its continued formation today. In 2011 John was named the Chief of Staff/Executive Program Integrator for Boeing Research & Technology reporting to the BR&T Vice President/General Manager and engaged with the BR&T Leadership Team in setting strategic direction, establishing operating rhythm and executing program activity. In 2014 he transitioned to Program Management and led the Portfolio/Program Management team in managing BR&T's technology development, maturation and transition portfolio. In 2019 he transitioned to lead the BR&T Business Development team and shaping/capture/partnership of contracted R&D with the US government and commercial partners. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management & Marketing from Southeast Missouri University and his Master of Business Administration from St. Louis University.