Executive Committee
The Chief Executive Officer, supported by an Executive Committee (the “Executive Committee”), is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Company. The Executive Committee, chaired by the Chief Executive Officer, also comprises the Heads of the major Functions and Divisions of the Group. The Executive Committee met ten times during 2006.
The following matters are discussed, amongst others, at the Executive Committee meetings:
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Appointment approvals of their management teams by the heads of EADS Group divisions;
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Investment approvals up to €350,000,000;
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Setting up and control of the implementation of the strategy for EADS businesses;
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Management, organisational and legal structure of the Group;
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Performance level of the Group’s businesses and support functions; and
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All business issues, including the operational plan of the Group and its Divisions and Business Units.
The internal organisation of the Executive Committee is defined by the business allocation among the members under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer. Notwithstanding the joint responsibilities as defined above, each member of the Executive Committee is individually responsible for the management of his portfolio and must abide by decisions taken by the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Committee, as the case may be.
The Chief Executive Officer endeavours to reach consensus among the members of the Executive Committee on the matters discussed at the Executive Committee meetings. In the event of consensus not being reached, the Chief Executive Officer is entitled to decide the matter. If there is a fundamental or significant disagreement with respect to any undecided matter, the dissenting Executive Committee member may request that the Chief Executive Officer submits such matter to the Chairman for his opinion.
The term of office for the Executive Committee members is five years.
The Executive Committee members are appointed by the Board of Directors, as a whole team.
Status : February 2008
| Name | Age | Term started* | Term expires | Principal Occupation |
| Louis Gallois | 63 | 2007 | 2012 | Chief Executive Officer EADS |
| François Auque | 50 | 2005 | 2010 | Head of Astrium |
| Lutz Bertling | 44 | 2006 | 2011 | Head of Eurocopter |
| Jean Botti | 50 | 2006 | 2011 | Chief Technical Officer |
| Fabrice Brégier | 45 | 2007 | 2012 | EADS Operational Performance |
| Ralph Crosby | 59 | 2007 | 2012 | Head of EADS North America |
| Thomas Enders | 48 | 2007 | 2012 | Head of Airbus |
| Jussi Itävuori | 51 | 2008 | 2012 | Head of Human Resources |
| Marwan Lahoud | 41 | 2007 | 2012 | Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer |
| Hans Peter Ring | 56 | 2007 | 2012 | Chief Financial Officer EADS |
| Carlos Suárez | 43 | 2007 | 2012 | Head of Military Transport Aircraft |
| Stefan Zoller | 49 | 2005 | 2010 | Head of Defence and Security |
* Based on the most recent contract update.
Louis Gallois, Chief Executive Officer EADS
From 1972, Mr Gallois worked in various posts for different French Ministries, before becoming Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SNECMA and subsequently, in 1992 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aerospatiale. Since 1996, he was Chairman of the SNCF. In 2006 he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of EADS and also of Airbus, before becoming sole Chief Executive Officer of EADS end of August 2007. Mr Gallois graduated from the HEC in Economic sciences and is an alumnus of the ENA.
François Auque, Head of Astrium
Mr. Auque joined Aerospatiale as Chief Financial Officer in 1991, after a career with the Suez Group and the French Cour des Comptes. He held various top management functions within Aerospatiale and Matra until becoming Chief Financial Officer of Aerospatiale Matra together with Managing Director for satellites. Since 2000, he is Chief Executive Officer of the EADS Space Division. Mr. Auque graduated from HEC, from the IEP of Paris, and from the ENA.
Lutz Bertling, Head of Eurocopter
Since 1988, Mr. Bertling has held various positions at Braunschweig University and DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems. In 1999, he joined the Military Aircraft Business of Dasa as Vice President Augsburg Plant and Aerostructure Programs. Since 2003 he works in Eurocopter, became Chief Executive Officer of Eurocopter Deutschland in April 2006 and Head of Eurocopter Division in October. Mr. Bertling studied Engineering at the Braunschweig University and holds a PhD.
Jean Botti, Chief Technical Officer
Mr. Botti started his career in 1978 as product engineer for Renault France. From 1989 on, he worked in the USA for General Motors, before becoming Chief Technologist and subsequently Business Line Executive of the Powertrain Business at Delphi. In May 2006, he was appointed Chief Technical Officer of EADS. Mr. Botti holds degrees from INSA Toulouse, an MBA from Central Michigan University and a PhD from the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers.
Fabrice Brégier, Chief Operating Officer Airbus and EADS Operational Performance
Mr. Brégier joined Matra Défense in 1993 as Chairman of the Apache MAW and Eurodrone GIEs. In 1996, he was appointed Director for the Stand-Off activities of Matra BAe Dynamics before becoming Chief Executive Officer of MBD in 1998 and Chief Executive Officer of MBDA in 2001. Since April 2003, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Eurocopter and Member of the EADS Executive Committee, before being appointed Airbus Chief Operating Officer in October 2006. He is also responsible for EADS Operational Performance.
Ralph D. Crosby Jr., Head of EADS North America
Mr. Crosby has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EADS North America since 2002. He is EADS’ senior executive in the U.S. and Chief Executive of the company operating all U.S. subsidiaries of the group. Previously, Mr. Crosby was President of the Integrated Systems Sector at Northrop Grumman Corporation. Mr. Crosby holds degrees from the U.S. Military Academy, the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva and Harvard University.
Thomas Enders, Head of Airbus
Mr Enders joined MBB/Dasa AG in 1991. After several years in the company’s marketing sector, he became Corporate Secretary of Dasa AG in 1995. From 1996 he was in charge of Corporate Strategy & Technology and in 2000 with the creation of EADS, he became the Head of Defence & Security Systems Division. In June 2005, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of EADS and in August 2007 he became Head of Airbus. Mr Enders holds degrees from the University of Bonn and UCLA.
Jussi Itävuori, Head of Human Resources
Mr. Itävuori joined EADS in September 2001. Previously, he worked for KONE Corporation since 1982 and was appointed in 1989 as Head of Human Resources and member of the Executive Committee of KONE Elevators. In 1995, he was appointed member of the Executive Committee and Head of Human Resources of KONE Corporation. Mr. Itävuori graduated from the Vaasa School of Economics, Finland and served in the Airforce as pilot.
Marwan Lahoud, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
Mr Lahoud joined the DGA in 1989, where he held various positions. In late 1995 he was named Special advisor to the defence Minister for Industrial Affairs, Research and Arms. In 1998, he joined Aerospatiale and held various functions relating to the Aerospatiale-Matra merger. Within EADS he served as Senior Vice President M&A before becoming CEO of MBDA. Since June 2007, he is Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of EADS. Mr Lahoud graduated from Ecole Polytechnique and the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace.
Hans Peter Ring, Chief Financial Officer EADS
Mr Ring began his career at MBB in 1977 and was appointed Head of Controlling of its Missiles business in 1987. From 1992, he was Chief Financial Officer and Board member of Dornier Luftfahrt. In 1996, he was appointed Senior Vice President of Controlling of Dasa and subsequently, EADS. Within EADS, he was appointed CFO in 2002. Mr Ring holds a degree in business administration.
Carlos Suárez, Head of Military Transport Aircraft
Mr Suárez joined CASA in 1989 where he occupied different management positions. He also worked for Accenture, the Polytechnic University of Madrid and Gamesa Aeronáutica. Since 2000, he has held top management positions within EADS MTAD. He was Head of Military Derivatives Programs of Airbus Platforms before being appointed Head of the Military Transport Aircraft Division in July 2007. Mr Suárez holds a Master Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Politechnic University of Madrid and an MBA from the IESE.
Stefan Zoller, Head of Defence and Security
Mr. Zoller joined Dasa in 1996 as Chief of Staff of the President and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Previously, he held various management positions within DaimlerChrysler, Dornier and Senstar/Canada. Since 2000, he has held top management positions within EADS’ defence business and was appointed Head of the Defence & Security Division in 2005. Mr. Zoller graduated from the University Tübingen and holds a PhD in company law.
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