Boeing hires Shockey to be new top lobbyist

Boeing announced today that Jeff Shockey rejoined the company and has been named its new executive vice president of government operations, global public policy and corporate strategy, effective Feb. 24.

Shockey will lead the company's global public policy efforts, including U.S. federal, state and local government operations and sustainability, according to a Boeing statement.

Shockey replaces Ziad Okajli, who left the company last December due to a disagreement with CEO Kelly Ortberg over Boeing's strategy, Politico reported at the time.

Prior to his return, Shockey was the top lobbyist at RTX. His previous Boeing experience included vice president of global sales and marketing for defense, space & security and vice president of federal affairs and international policy for government operations.

He has also served as staff director of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, staff director and deputy director of the House Appropriations Committee and other senior House staff roles.