- René Obermann steps down from Airbus Board
- Amparo Moraleda assumes role as Chair from 1 October 2026
- Christophe Fouquet co-opted to complete Obermann’s term
- Florent Menegaux selected to succeed Jean-Pierre Clamadieu
- Mark Dunkerley appointed Lead Independent Director
Airbus SE has revealed key changes to its Board of Directors following its meeting held on 1 October 2026. René Obermann has stepped down from the Board of Directors to concentrate on his mandate as Non-Executive Director and incoming Chairman of the Supervisory Board at SAP. The Board has co-opted Christophe Fouquet, CEO of ASML, to complete Obermann’s remaining term, with Fouquet to seek a three-year mandate at the 2027 Annual General Meeting.
Jean-Pierre Clamadieu has informed the Board that he will not seek a new mandate at the 2027 AGM upon expiration of his current term. Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin, has been selected to succeed Clamadieu and will seek a three-year mandate as a Non-Executive Director at the 2027 AGM. Amparo Moraleda, who has assumed her role as Chair of the Airbus Board of Directors on 1 October 2026, and Oliver Zipse have both planned to seek renewed mandates from shareholders at the 2027 AGM.
The Board has designated Mark Dunkerley to serve as Chair of the Remuneration, Nomination and Governance Committee and Lead Independent Director, succeeding Amparo Moraleda in this capacity. Amparo Moraleda, Chair of the Airbus Board of Directors, has shared gratitude to René Obermann for his leadership and dedication as Chair over the past eight years. Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO, has shared thanks to Obermann for his commitment and trusted partnership throughout his tenure as Chair.
