ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Marion Smeyers as its new Senior Vice-President of Operations and Procurement, effective from May 1, 2025. She will take over the role from Eric Segura and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Nathalie Tarnaud Laude.
Smeyers brings extensive expertise in industrial operations, having held several senior positions within various Airbus divisions. Most recently, she led operations for the A321 final assembly line in Toulouse, where she oversaw both its successful launch and scale-up. Her impressive career also includes roles such as Executive Assistant to the Airbus CEO and operational leadership in satellite production at Airbus Defence & Space in the UK. In addition, she has held various positions in manufacturing and supply chain management. She is a 2005 graduate of Ecole Centrale Paris.
With a strong passion for the aerospace sector, Smeyers will now lead ATR's operational strategy, with a remit that includes stabilising production lines and preparing for increased output. Her focus will be on enhancing efficiency, ensuring high performance, and embedding sustainability into operations, all while maintaining a pragmatic and collaborative approach.
