Airbus appoints Jürgen Westermeier as President and Managing Director in India and South Asia territories
Airbus, the global aerospace and defence company, has announced the appointment of Jürgen Westermeier as its new President and Managing Director for India and South Asia, effective September 1, 2025. Westermeier, currently the Executive Vice-President and Chief Procurement Officer at Airbus, will be taking over from Rémi Maillard who will become Executive Vice-President Engineering for Commercial Aircraft and Head of Technology at Airbus.
In his new role, Westermeier will lead Airbus’ operations in the region across Commercial Aircraft, Defence and Space, and Helicopters. He will be responsible for Airbus' business in India and South Asia, driving the company's commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative and supporting campaigns aligned with this vision to boost local manufacturing and industrial presence.
Westermeier will also oversee commercial aircraft sales and expand Airbus’ footprint in the region, including services, engineering, digital, innovation, and training. His extensive experience in procurement, forging strong partnerships with suppliers, and leading the development and application of procurement processes and tools at Airbus will be instrumental in this endeavour.
Jürgen Westermeier holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Karlsruhe, Germany. Before joining Airbus, he held strategic positions at BMW, including roles in Information Services, Motorcycles Purchasing, Quality Management, Supplier Network, and Cost Engineering.
Airbus' commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative is a significant step towards strengthening its presence in the region. Westermeier's appointment underscores this commitment and is expected to further bolster Airbus' position in India and South Asia.
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- Jürgen Westermeier, with his extensive background in business and finance at BMW and Airbus, will use his industry expertise to expand Airbus' footprint in the aerospace industry, particularly in India and South Asia.
- In his new role, Westermeier will lead Airbus' commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative, striving to bolster local manufacturing, industrial presence, and business opportunities in the region.
