Airbus has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President for Strategy, effective May 18. He succeeds Matthieu Louvot, who has recently been appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters. Joining from global strategy consultancy Roland Berger, Kirstetter will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury in his new role.
Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO, stated: “Eric is joining Airbus at a critical juncture for the Company, as we work to secure a trajectory of sustained growth, bold innovation, and positive societal impact. His experience across a variety of industry sectors, including aerospace and defence, will be key to help us turn global geopolitical and technological changes into strategic opportunities and to implement our long-term roadmap. I look forward to the collaboration with Eric and wish him every success in the role.”
Holding a degree in Mechanical Engineering from ISAE-Supméca and a Master’s in International Industrial Management from HEC Paris, Kirstetter spent 17 years at the international management consultancy Arthur D. Little before joining Roland Berger’s Paris office in 2017. He brings extensive experience in growth strategy and transformation, gained through a broad range of successful projects across the automotive, aerospace, and defence sectors. He has supported leading clients in Asia, Europe, and the United States in making strategic decisions, delivering transformations, executing M&A transactions, and scaling innovation.
