In a major leadership shift reflecting the evolving demands of procurement and supply chain management, European aerospace giant Airbus has appointed its top procurement supply chain executive, Juergen Westermeier, to oversee operations in India and South Asia starting September 1, 2025, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. Westermeier, who has played a pivotal role in stabilizing procurement supply chain and logistics functions across Airbus' global network, will replace Remi Maillard, who was recently named Head of Technology. His successor as procurement chief remains unannounced. This move comes as Airbus struggles to meet its 2025 target of delivering 820 aircraft, amid weakened supply chains,
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