Baykar Piaggio Aerospace S.p.A., the newly formed company that has assumed the business assets of Piaggio Aero and Piaggio Aviation following a period of extraordinary administration, has officially appointed Giovanni Tomassini as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tomassini, who has served as Chief Operating Officer, steps into the top role as the company prepares to enter a new chapter under the ownership of Turkish aerospace company Baykar.
Tomassini holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the Politecnico University of Milan. He began his career at Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali and later joined Aermacchi, where he held the position of Production Manager. Tomassini has been with Piaggio Aerospace since 2009 and has played a significant role in its operations over the past decade.
Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of Baykar and Chairman of the Board at Baykar Piaggio Aerospace, described the appointment as “a choice of continuity and trust in the competences of the current management.” Bayraktar emphasised that, following years of extraordinary administration, the company is ready to relaunch with a renewed industrial vision. This strategy aims to merge Piaggio Aerospace's heritage in Italian aviation with Baykar's innovative technologies and global experience in aerospace development.
Tomassini's leadership is expected to be central to this transformation, as the company seeks to establish itself as a competitive force in the international aerospace sector. His experience and familiarity with Piaggio's operations are seen as essential in steering the company towards a future marked by industrial revitalisation and global expansion.
