Then South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley speaks during the dedication of Boeing Co.'s $750 million final assembly plant in North Charleston, S.C. on Friday, June 10, 2011.

Boeing announced Tuesday the nomination of former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley for election to the company's board of directors.

Haley served as ambassador to the U.N. under President Donald Trump from January 2017 until December, when she resigned.

"It's an honor to have the opportunity to contribute to Boeing's continued success as a cutting edge industry leader and a great American company," Haley said in a statement.

Boeing Chairman and CEO Dennis Muilenburg welcomed her nomination, saying in a statement that "Haley brings to Boeing an outstanding record of achievement in government, industry partnership, and successfully driving economic prosperity."

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