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Textron Aviation names Brian Rohloff CEO as Ron Draper retires ahead of planned restructuring

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Brian Rohloff will succeed Ron Draper as Textron Aviation president and CEO on Aug. 31, 2026. Draper, who has led the Cessna and Beechcraft maker for eight years and spent more than 27 years at Textron, will remain through year-end to support the transition as Textron pursues a pure-play aerospace and defense structure.

Discovered 2026-08-24T07:12:58.216997-07:00 | 2026-08-24T07:12:58.216997-07:00

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  • The leadership change puts Brian Rohloff in charge of Textron Aviation’s Cessna and Beechcraft businesses as the company prepares for a broader restructuring into a pure-play aerospace and defense company.
  • Ron Draper’s planned year-end stay is intended to support continuity during the handover after eight years leading Textron Aviation and more than 27 years with Textron.
  • The transition creates a key leadership milestone for Textron’s business aviation and aircraft-manufacturing operations.

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