WASHINGTON—Boeing named a former senior Ford Motor Co. and Softbank executive as its head of government affairs as the company continues to deal with the fallout from two fatal 737 MAX crashes. Ziad Ojakli, who also served as an aide to former President George W. Bush, will be Boeing’s executive vice president of government operations effective Oct. 1, the company confirmed. Reuters reported the planned announcement earlier on Thursday. Boeing in June announced its long-time government affairs chief Tim Keating was abruptly leaving without giving a reason. Ojakli will lead Boeing’s public policy efforts, serve as chief lobbyist and oversee Boeing Global Engagement, the company’s global philanthropic organization. “His broad experience serving in executive roles in government and the private sector will contribute to our engagement with our stakeholders as we continue our focus on safety, quality and transparency, and transforming our company for the future,” Boeing Chief Execuive Dave …