Airbus is announcing changes to the leadership team led by Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury.
The company also plans to appoint a designated commercial aircraft business management team which will operate under the helm of Christian Scherer, chief commercial officer and head of international at Airbus, as well as a member of the Airbus executive committee.
“Looking at our key priorities, we want to put the company in the right configuration for the future,” said Faury.
“Our leadership team will further focus on the operational challenges of today, while addressing strategy and transformation to secure the future in all our businesses.
“This will require constant attention and stewardship from this leadership team – united around a common purpose and sharing Airbus’ core values – in order to be successful in the fast-changing global environment that has become our new normal.”
Airbus has also announced appointments to its new commercial aircraft management team.
“Our customers, partners and stakeholders expect total commitment from Airbus to deliver on the ambitions and operational objectives of our Commercial Aircraft business. I’m excited to assemble a team of talented and recognised leaders at such a critical time for our industry,” said Scherer, CEO commercial aircraft.
“I’m looking forward to tackling the challenges and exploiting the opportunities together with this exceptional team.”
Leadership changes
From 1 January 2024 onwards, the new Airbus leadership team led by Faury will consist of:
- Thierry Baril, Chief Human Resources Officer
Bruno Even, CEO Airbus Helicopters
Alberto Gutierrez, EVP Special Industrial Projects
John Harrison, General Counsel
Catherine Jestin, EVP Digital and Information Management
Julie Kitcher, Chief Sustainability Officer and Communications
Sabine Klauke, Chief Technology Officer
Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft
Mike Schoellhorn, CEO Airbus Defence and Space
Thomas Toepfer, Chief Financial Officer
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