Airbus SE announces key changes to its Board of Directors following its meeting held on 1 October 2026.

Following the announcement in April 2026 of his decision to step down, René Obermann left the Airbus Board of Directors effective 1 October 2026 to concentrate on his recent mandate as Non-Executive Director and incoming Chairman of the Supervisory Board at SAP.

To replace René Obermann as Non-Executive Director for the remainder of his term, the Board of Directors has co-opted Christophe Fouquet, CEO of ASML. He will subsequently seek a full three-year mandate at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April 2027.

In addition, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu has informed the Board that he will not seek a new mandate at the 2027 AGM upon the expiration of his current term. Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin, has been selected to succeed Jean-Pierre Clamadieu and will seek a three-year mandate as a Non-Executive Director at the 2027 AGM.

Amparo Moraleda, who assumes her role as Chair of the Airbus Board of Directors on 1 October 2026, and Oliver Zipse, former Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, whose terms expire at the next AGM, will both seek renewed mandates from shareholders at the 2027 AGM.

Additionally, the Board of Directors 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.