Phantom Works chief appointed
From Times Wire Services
Boeing Co. named Matthew Ganz president of its Phantom Works research and development unit to replace Bob Krieger, who retired Dec. 31.
Phantom Works, based in St. Louis, researches and develops futuristic aircraft designs including the X-48B Blended Wing Body, a 500-pound unmanned test aircraft with a 21-foot wingspan.
Ganz, 48, previously was chief executive of HRL Laboratories. HRL is jointly owned by Boeing and General Motors Corp. and conducts research for commercial and government customers including Phantom Works.
