Airbus has appointed Alberto Gutiérrez, Head of Military Aircraft within Airbus Defence and Space, effective January 1, 2019.
He will report to Airbus Defence and Space Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dirk Hoke and become Member of the division's Executive Committee. Furthermore, Gutiérrez will also serve as Head of Airbus Spain, overseeing the company's overall business activities in the country.
He succeeds Fernando Alonso, who will retire after 40 years in the aerospace industry, thereof 37 at Airbus. Fernando Alonso will stay on until the end of March 2019 to ensure a smooth transition with his successor.
