Lufthansa Technik has announced a series of internal promotions and changes within its key management positions. On May 1, Michael Kirstein assumed the role of Vice President “Transformation Office,” where he will spearhead the “Ambition 2030” growth programme aimed at strengthening Lufthansa Technik’s global leadership in aircraft fleet support. Kirstein previously oversaw operations in the company’s engine services division.
On May 15, Derrick Siebert transitioned from Vice President Commercials Engine Services to Vice President Operations Engine Services. Following this, on June 15, Dr Georg Fanta, formerly Vice President Commercials Aircraft Component Services, took over as Vice President Commercials for engine services.
Effective July 1, Thomas Illner, who previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Technik subsidiary BizJet, was appointed Managing Director and Head of Region Americas at Lufthansa Technik Component Services. Berit Plewinsky was named Vice President Commercial Aircraft Component Services on July 8, having previously worked as Senior Director Product Sales & Fulfillment Single Events and Closed Loop in the aircraft component segment.
Three additional appointments took effect on August 1: Tim-Oliver Fedeler, formerly Head of Digital Innovation in the component segment, became Managing Director of Lufthansa Technik Component Services Asia Pacific and Senior Director Product Sales & Fulfillment for the region. Jens Michel, who was previously Head of Legal Affairs for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), assumed the role of Vice President Sales Northeast Asia. Dr Alexander Sixt, previously responsible for the Global Competence Center Warehouse & Aircraft Maintenance Solutions at Lufthansa Technik Logistik, was appointed Managing Director of Lufthansa Technik Intercoat.
Finally, Fabian Nagel, former Senior Director Procurement Engines & Airframe, will take up the position of Vice President Sales VIP & Special Aircraft Services on August 15, succeeding Wieland Timm, who is retiring in September after more than 20 years with the company.
