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James McNerney is a businessperson and entrepreneur, born on August 22, 1949 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. As of 2026, James McNerney is 77 years old. Education on record includes Yale University.
My Take
James McNerney sits in a rare tier of American executives, having led Boeing as CEO for a full decade. A Providence native and Yale graduate, he steered one of the most complex manufacturers on earth, where a single aircraft is millions of interdependent parts and any misstep echoes for years. I find his tenure compelling precisely because it isn't simple: he oversaw the development of the 737 MAX, a program whose legacy is still being argued over. To me that captures the weight of the top job, where you inherit both the triumphs and the consequences. A 1949 Leo, he reads as a born leader who carried genuinely heavy responsibility.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James McNerney
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・マックナーニ
- Reading
- じぇーむず・まっくなーに
- Born
- August 22, 1949 (age 77)
- Origin
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Occupation
- businessperson / entrepreneur
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
2. Background
- University
- Yale University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was James McNerney born?
Born August 22, 1949 (age 77).
Where is James McNerney from?
James McNerney is from Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
What does James McNerney do?
James McNerney works as businessperson, entrepreneur.
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