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Lufthansa Technik's Supervisory Board extends Executive Board mandates

At its meeting on November 17, the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Technik AG appointed Dr. Johannes Bussmann as Chairman of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik AG for a further five years until March 31, 2023. Antonio Schulthess was also appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer for a further five years until March 31, 2023. Dr. Johannes Bussmann has been Chairman of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik AG since April 2015. In addition to Strategy and Innovation as well as Communication and Marketing, his responsibilities include Corporate Sales, Digital Fleet Solutions and Original Equipment Innovation. Antonio Schulthess has been a member of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik AG since April 2015 and is responsible for Human Resources and Technical Services, including the engine business, the Aircraft Systems division and Lean Management.

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