Deutsche Aircraft is pleased to announce the official appointment of Patricia Ferrari as Vice President of Supply Chain. Ferrari will lead and manage the supply chain organisation, collaborating closely with strategic partners to ensure exceptional quality and efficiency while driving the transition towards more sustainable aviation. Her appointment follows the departure of Maximilian D. Fahr, to whom Deutsche Aircraft expresses its gratitude for his dedication and commitment, wishing him success in his future endeavours.
Ferrari joined Deutsche Aircraft in January 2022 as Head of Procurement and assumed the role of Director Supply Chain in 2023. Since May 2024, she has served as Interim Vice President, successfully completing supplier onboarding for the D328eco® programme and coordinating operational activities that have led to cost reductions, improved supplier performance and ensured compliance.
Born in Brazil, Ferrari holds a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering and Materials from the University of São Carlos, alongside a Master’s degree in Production Engineering. She began her career at Embraer as a process development engineer in 1999. In 2004, she transitioned to the supply chain organisation, where she built a distinguished career, coordinating the development and contracting of suppliers for the Phenom 100 and 300, Praetors and E-Jets E2. From 2014 to 2018, she served as Vice President of Shared Services, followed by her role as Vice President of Supply Chain at Embraer until December 2020. Before joining Deutsche Aircraft, she was managing director of the Embraer landing gear division in São Paulo.
