- Airbus has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy.
- The role has taken effect on 18 May 2026.
- Eric Kirstetter has succeeded Matthieu Louvot.
- He has previously worked at Roland Berger and Arthur D. Little.
- Kirstetter has brought experience in aerospace, defence and automotive sectors.
Airbus has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy effective 18 May 2026. He has succeeded Matthieu Louvot who has moved to the role of CEO of Airbus Helicopters. Eric Kirstetter has joined from global strategy consulting firm Roland Berger and has reported to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury.
Eric Kirstetter has held a degree in Mechanical Engineering from ISAE-Supméca and a Master’s Degree in International Industrial Management from HEC Paris. He has worked for 17 years at Arthur D. Little before joining Roland Berger in 2017. His experience has covered growth strategy and transformation in the automotive, aerospace and defence industries across Asia, Europe and the United States.
The appointment has occurred at a time when Airbus has worked to secure sustained growth, innovation and positive societal impact amid global geopolitical and technological changes.
Guillaume Faury shared “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.”
