Schulz to succeed Leahy at Airbus


(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) TOULOUSE : Airbus has appointed Eric Schulz as Executive Vice President, Chief of Sales, Marketing & Contracts for the company's Commercial Aircraft business.

He will join Airbus at the end of January 2018 and will report to Tom Enders, Chief Executive Officer.

Schulz comes from Rolls-Royce where he has been serving as President – Civil Aerospace since January 2016. At Airbus, he will succeed John Leahy, 67, who has been at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft's sales organisation since 1994.

'We are glad to have Eric Schulz joining our team. He has broad international experience in the aerospace industry, a deep understanding of airline operations and aero engines as well as a proven track record in building and effectively leading organisations in complex environments. This combination of skills and experience makes Eric the right pick to succeed John Leahy at a critical juncture of our company's development,' said Tom Enders.

Eric Schulz started his career in 1986 with Aerospatiale-Sogerma and has since held numerous senior management positions in companies like UTA, Air France, AOM, Air Liberté-British Airways, Goodrich, EADS and Rolls-Royce

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