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EXECUTIVES IN FOCUS

Aerogility names Lufthansa Technik

Andy Graham as Chief names Grazia

Commercial Officer Vittadini as

Andy Graham with over 32 years of industry Chairwoman of
experience, has a proven track record of driving
commercial success and scaling operations within supervisory board
leading aviation technology.

erogility has announced the strategic appointment of Andy Grazia Vittadini had an extensive
AGraham as Chief Commercial Officer to its Executive Leadership career in aviation technology, including
team. In this role, Graham will spearhead efforts to broaden Aero- previous roles as CTO at Airbus Group
gility’s international presence and enhance its brand recognition. and Rolls-Royce.
His responsibilities will include collaborating with clients to refine
Aerogility’s product offerings and value propositions, to meet the he Lufthansa Technik announced the appoint-
company’s ambitious growth targets set for 2025 and beyond. Tment of Grazia Vittadini as Chairwoman of the
Graham, who brings over 32 years of industry experience, has Supervisory Board. Vittadini has been serving as Chief
a proven track record of driving commercial success and scaling Technology Officer (CTO) of Lufthansa Group, oversee-
operations within leading aviation technology firms such as Mxi/ ing the Group’s Fleet and Technology, IT & Innovation,
IFS, flydocs, and QOCO Systems. His appointment is expected to and Sustainability divisions, Since July 1, 2024.
provide significant leverage in achieving Aerogility’s strategic Vittadini has succeeded Dr. Detlef Kayser, whose
goals. term has concluded. Her appointment to Lufthansa
Andy Graham, Chief Commercial Officer, Aerogility, said, “I have Technik follows an extensive career in aviation
been following Aerogility’s success for several years now, and I technology, including previous roles as CTO at Airbus
have always been impressed with the innovation and quality of Group and Rolls-Royce.
the company’s products. Many of the world’s leading Airlines and In a statement, Grazia Vittadini expressed her grati-
Defence companies work with Aerogility – and together with the tude and anticipation for her new role, stating, “This
high calibre Aerogility team – made it an easy decision to join the position is a privilege for me, and I appreciate the
company. AI is talked about by many players in the industry, and confidence placed in me. We have ambitious objec-
it is refreshing to see it being implemented for customers and tives for Lufthansa Technik, and I am eager to col-
delivering immense value.” laborate with the Executive Board and our extensive
Graham’s appointment is timely given the current challenges workforce to advance the ‘Ambition 2030’ growth
within the aviation sector. Aerogility remains committed to strategy and sustain the company’s success.”
leveraging its data-driven insights to address these challenges, Vittadini’s career in aerospace engineering began
enhance asset availability, and optimize operational performance. in 1998 with Marves in Milan, where she served as
Gary Vickers, CEO of Aerogility, says, “Andy’s extensive experi- Head of the Technical Department. She subsequently
ence and leadership in the aerospace sector is a tremendous held positions at Fairchild Dornier as a stress and
benefit to us. His deep understanding of the issues and chal- design engineer and at AEREA Aircraft Equipment
lenges facing our customers and his ability to translate this into focusing on the Eurofighter Role Equipment Program.
strategic opportunities aligns perfectly with our vision for the Her tenure at Airbus Group spanned nearly two
future growth and success of Aerogility.” decades, from 2002 to 2021, during which
Aerogility specializes in AI-driven digital twin solutions for the she progressed from design engi- neer
aviation industry, offering advanced simulation technologies to to senior executive roles, cul-
enhance asset availability and operational performance. Their so- minating in her appointment
lutions integrate real-time data as Executive Vice President,
with AI and machine learn- Head of Engineering, and a
ing to provide predictive Member of the Executive
analytics and actionable Committee of Airbus De-
insights. Serving major fense and Space in 2017.
airlines and defence In 2018, she advanced
organizations globally, to Chief Technology
Aerogility aims to drive Officer and a Member
efficiency and innova- of the Airbus Execu-
tion in aviation. tive Committee.

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