Michael Vollrath brings to Spairliners extensive experience in the aviation industry, having worked with Lufthansa Technik for over 20 years in various roles, including finance, and controlling of strategic projects.
Michael Vollrath has assumed the role of Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at Spairliners, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance. Working alongside Benoît Rollier, who continues as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, they now jointly head the executive board of Spairliners, a component provider for the Embraer E-Jet family.
Vollrath brings extensive experience in the aviation industry, having worked with Lufthansa Technik for over 20 years in various roles, including finance, controlling of strategic projects, in-house consulting, and digital transformation. With a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Bayreuth, he expressed excitement about his new role, emphasizing Spairliners as a world-class company with cutting-edge products and a highly qualified team.
“I am very excited about my new role at Spairliners, a world class company with cutting edge products, and a fantastic team of highly qualified and dedicated people. I have been following the development of Spairliners very closely over the past years and I am absolutely convinced that we will play an important role in the industry’s transformation process, helping our customers to serve their clients even better in the future. Cooperation and flexibility are in our DNA,” said Michael Vollrath, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Spairliners.
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Vollrath takes over the position from Thies Möller, who successfully led Spairliners for five years. Under Möller’s leadership, the company navigated challenges during the Covid pandemic, ensuring operational continuity, financial security, and expanding into the Americas market. His tenure also saw the renewal of major contracts and continuous improvements in Spairliners’ profitability. This transition in leadership positions Spairliners to continue its contributions to the aviation industry’s evolution, leveraging Vollrath’s experience and the company’s commitment to innovation and customer service.
