Change at the Helm of Piper

By: Curt Epstein

July 1, 2009
People

Following the resignation of president and CEO James Bass, Piper Aircraft has promoted two of its senior executives to assume his duties. Kevin Gould, the company’s v-p of operations, has been named CEO, while John Becker, formerly v-p of engineering, became company president.

In a statement to company em-ployees, Bass said, “I have successfully completed my mission at Piper and am leaving the company in very capable hands. What I was brought in to do has been done, and it is now time for me to move on to other challenges.”

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Change at the Helm of Piper

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