Uma Amuluru, general counsel for Boeing Co.’s defense and aerospace division, is headed for the C-suite this spring.

She’ll replace current HR chief Michael D’Ambrose when her job starts on April 1, Boeing said. D’Ambrose said he plans to retire in July, capping a career extending back to the 1970s that included senior leadership roles at Ingersoll Rand, The Travelers, Citigroup, Toys R Us and ADM.