Airbus appoints Lars Wagner as CEO of Commercial Aircraft division, effective from 1st January 2026.
Lars Wagner to Succeed Christian Scherer as Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO
Lars Wagner, currently the CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG, is set to take over as the CEO of Airbus' Commercial Aircraft business from Christian Scherer, effective from 1 January 2026. Scherer, who has a career spanning over 40 years with Airbus and has held several executive roles within the company, will remain in his role until 31 December 2025.
Wagner's journey with Airbus began in 2003, where he held various management positions in Bremen, Hamburg, and Toulouse, three major Airbus locations known for their manufacturing and operations. The specific titles or achievements during this period are not detailed, but they provided a solid foundation for his later executive leadership roles.
Before joining MTU in 2015, Wagner had previous positions at Airbus. At MTU, he served as Executive Vice President in charge of OEM operations and Chief Operating Officer. He was later promoted to CEO in January 2023.
Wagner's tenure at MTU has demonstrated his expertise in manufacturing operations and executive management. However, the specific details of his achievements during this period are not available.
With a degree in mechanical and aeronautical engineering, Wagner also holds an MBA. He will join the Airbus Executive Committee upon taking up his new role.
Christian Scherer, the current CEO of Airbus' Commercial Aircraft business, has been instrumental in the company's growth and success. Wagner will succeed Scherer, marking a significant change in leadership for Airbus. The change will take place on 1 January 2026, and Wagner will start working for Airbus from the beginning of November 2025.
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- Lars Wagner, having a background in both the aerospace and finance industries with his tenure at MTU Aero Engines AG and Airbus, is poised to contribute his expertise in the business sector as the new CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft.
- The upcoming change in leadership, with Christian Scherer stepping down and Lars Wagner taking over, will undoubtedly bring new perspectives to the finance, industry, and business operations of Airbus' Commercial Aircraft.
