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Airbus Appoints Jürgen Westermeier as President & Managing Director for India and South Asia, Effective 1 September 2025.

Appointment | Dated: 07 Aug 2025

Airbus has named Jürgen Westermeier as its new President and Managing Director for India and South Asia, beginning 1 September 2025. He succeeds Rémi Maillard and brings with him a rich background in procurement, supplier partnerships, and strategic operations.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Jürgen Westermeier, currently the Executive Vice-President and Chief Procurement Officer at Airbus, will assume the India & South Asia role on 1 September 2025. He takes over from Rémi Maillard, who will become EVP Engineering for Commercial Aircraft and Head of Technology.
  • - In his new position, Westermeier will oversee Airbus operations across Commercial Aircraft, Defence & Space, and Helicopters, focusing on sales, engineering, digital, innovation, training, and expanding the regional footprint.
  • - A key part of Westermeier’s mandate is advancing Airbus’ “Make in India” strategy. He aims to deepen industrial collaborations, local supplier engagement, engineering capacity, and digital growth in the region.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Westermeier joined Airbus in 2020 as Chief Procurement Officer. He played a vital role in streamlining procurement across divisions, building resilient supplier relations, and implementing innovative procurement processes.
  • (ii) Prior to his tenure at Airbus, Jürgen Westermeier built his career at BMW, taking on leadership roles in information services, supplier quality, cost engineering, and supply chain integration. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Karlsruhe, Germany.
  • (iii) Westermeier's leadership reflects Airbus’ strategic reinforcement of its presence in India and South Asia—faster commercialization, local manufacturing, and sustained growth amid rising aviation and defense demands in the region.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed as the President and Managing Director for India and South Asia at Airbus, effective 1st September 2025?

Correct Answer: Jürgen Westermeier

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About Airbus

  • CEO: Guillaume Faury
  • Headquarters: Blagnac, France