Nicolas Chamussy, chief of staff to Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders, will take over the role as executive vice president of the global defense contractor’s space systems unit on July 1.
Airbus said Friday Chamussy will succeed Francois Auque, who will leave the company after 16 years and will remain as an adviser through July 1.
He will also join the executive committee of the Airbus Defense and Space subsidiary, which houses the space systems unit.
“Since joining the group in 1999, Nicolas has excelled in a number of management positions and he’s been living our group leadership model by gaining extensive operational and international experience in various divisions including our space and defense businesses, †Enders said.
