This appointment will reinforce Bombardier’s presence and impact in China’s business aviation market.
Jianwei Zhang is appointed as the Chairman of Bombardier, China effective immediately. This appointment reaffirms Bombardier’s commitment to China where they offer market-leading business jets and provide aftermarket services at its strategically located service centre in Tianjin.
Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “I am very happy to welcome Jianwei back to Bombardier, and back at the helm of our important outpost in China. With his strong connections, outstanding reputation and his deep understanding of China and the West, Jianwei is the perfect ambassador of our company and will provide a welcome bridge between the different cultures to further reinforce Bombardier’s presence and impact in China’s business aviation market. His appointment, along with our active service centre in Tianjin, is testament to our long-term commitment to China as a key strategic market and the importance we place on supporting our customers in the region.”
Jianwei Zhang, who was previously part of Bombardier’s management team, will report to Éric Martel. He brings more than 26 years of experience in the aerospace and transport industries, most of them spent in multiple roles with Bombardier.
Bombardier maintains a strong presence in China where it offers its innovative, long-range Challenger and Global aircraft families, famous for their cutting-edge cabin design, performance and reliability. It also provides a full range of maintenance and support services at its service centre in Tianjin.
