Airbus Appoints JĂĽrgen Westermeier as President & Managing Director for India and South Asia, Effective 1 September 2025.
Appointment
Airbus has named JĂĽrgen Westermeier as its new President and Managing Director for India and South Asia, beginning 1 September 2025. He succeeds RĂ©mi Maillard and brings with him a rich background in procurement, supplier partnerships, and strategic operations.
- JĂĽrgen 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 RĂ©mi 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.
Main Point :- (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, JĂĽrgen 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.
About Airbus
CEO: Guillaume Faury
Headquarters: Blagnac, France
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