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Airbus appoints Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy
Airbus appoints Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President
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Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy, effective 18 May. He will succeed Matthieu Louvot , who was recently nominated as CEO of Airbus Helicopters . Joining from global strategy consulting firm Roland Berger , Eric Kirstetter will report in his new role to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury . "Eric is joining Airbus at a critical juncture for the Company, as we work to secure a trajectory of sustained growth, bold innovation and positive societal impact," said Guillaume Faury , Airbus CEO. "His experience across a variety of industry sectors, including aerospace and defence, will be key to help us turn global geopolitical and technological changes into strategic opportunities and to implement our long-term roadmap. I look forward to the collaboration with Eric and wish him every success in the role." Holding a degree in Mechanical Engineering from ISAE-Supmeca and a Master's Degree in International Industrial Management from HEC Paris, Eric served for 17 years at international management consulting firm Arthur D. Little , prior to joining Roland Berger's Paris office in 2017. Eric brings extensive experience in growth strategy and transformation, built on a wide range of successful projects in the automotive, aerospace and defence industries. He has supported top-tier clients in Asia , Europe and the United States in making strategic decisions, running transformations, closing M&A deals and scaling innovation. . (C) 2026 M2 COMMUNICATIONS, source M2 PressWIRE