James A. Bell

James Bell retired as Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company, an aerospace company and manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft in April 2012.

Bell served as Boeing’s Executive Vice President, Corporate President and Chief Financial Officer from 2008 until February 2012. Prior to this position, he served as Boeing’s Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer from 2003-2008; Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller from 2000-2003, and Vice President of Contracts and Pricing for Boeing Space and Communications from 1996-2000.

Bell currently serves on the board of directors of CDW. He also previously served on the board of directors of Apple Inc., and as a director of Dow Inc., DowDupont Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Bell is a graduate of California State University at Los Angeles where he earned a bachelor’s degree.