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Ex-Boeing Exec Nordlund To Lead Oshkosh’s Defense Business

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

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Ex-Boeing Exec Nordlund To Lead Oshkosh’s Defense Business

Steve Nordlund has been hired as president of Oshkosh's Transport segment, which includes its defense business. Photo: Oshkosh

Oshkosh Corp. [OSK] on Tuesday said it has hired former Boeing [BA] executive Steve Nordlund to run its new Transport segment, which is the truck manufacturer’s renamed defense segment that is expanding into commercial markets. Nordlund retired from Boeing earlier this year after heading its air dominance business and running its operations in the St. Louis area. He will become executive vice president and president of Oshkosh’s Transport segment effective July 14. “We’re pleased to have an executive of Steve’s…

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