René Obermann Steps Down As Airbus Chair; Amparo Moraleda Takes The Helm

Airbus SE has announced changes to its Board of Directors following its board meeting held on October 1, 2026, including the departure of René Obermann and the Nomination of new Directors.

Obermann has stepped down from the Airbus Board after eight years as Chair, following his decision announced earlier this year. He will now focus on his role as Non-Executive Director and incoming Chairman of the Supervisory Board at SAP.

Christophe Fouquet, CEO of ASML, has been co-opted as a Non-Executive Director to complete Obermann’s current term. He will seek a full three-year mandate at Airbus’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April 2027.

Jean-Pierre Clamadieu will also leave the Board when his current term expires at the 2027 AGM and will not seek re-election. Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin, has been selected as his proposed successor and will seek a three-year mandate.

Amparo Moraleda has assumed the role of Chair of the Airbus Board, while she and Oliver Zipse, former Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW, will seek renewed mandates at the 2027 AGM.

The Board has also appointed Mark Dunkerley as Lead Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration, Nomination and Governance Committee, succeeding Moraleda. The changes mark a broader transition in Airbus’ board leadership and committee responsibilities.