The new organizational structure with Christian Scherer as CEO is expected to be implemented over the next few months in coordination with Airbus’ social partners projected January 1, 2024.
Airbus has announced a leadership change in its Executive Committee, appointing Christian Scherer as the new CEO of its Commercial Aircraft business. Scherer will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. This move establishes a dedicated leader for the Commercial Aircraft business, allowing Faury to focus on Airbus’ global strategic agenda. The new organizational structure is expected to be implemented over the next few months in coordination with Airbus’ social partners. The target start date for this change is projected to be in project mode from January 1, 2024.
“Since 2019, the leadership roles of Airbus and its Commercial Aircraft business have been combined, providing alignment and speed of execution during a period of multiple crises and change. Airbus has now put itself on a clear trajectory in line with its purpose of ‘Pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world’. Empowering Christian in the Commercial Aircraft CEO role will enable us to reinforce focus on the success of our Commercial Aircraft business while allowing me to dedicate my time to steering Airbus in a complex and fast-evolving global environment,” said Guillaume Faury, CEO, Airbus. “Christian and I have been working hand in hand over the last five years and we will continue to do so in this new configuration. I admire Christian’s business acumen and I’m happy to move forward with him to deliver on Airbus’ ambitions,” he further added.
This leadership transition reflects Airbus’ commitment to addressing the challenges and opportunities in the aviation industry with dedicated leadership for its Commercial Aircraft business, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader strategic objectives under Faury’s leadership.
“It is an honour and a thrill to be called upon to lead our Commercial Aircraft business at such a critical time for our industry,” said Christian Scherer, CEO of Commercial Aircraft business, Airbus. “I’ll put my passion and that of Team Airbus at the service of our customers to meet our operational objectives as we work to consolidate our success, continuously improve, and prepare the future of our products and services. As we do so, we will work closely with our partners and suppliers worldwide on our common roadmap to decarbonise aviation,”
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This leadership change reflects Airbus’ commitment to effectively address the evolving dynamics of the aviation industry. By appointing a dedicated CEO for the Commercial Aircraft business, Airbus aims to ensure focused leadership and alignment with its strategic goals while navigating a rapidly changing global environment.
