Executive Committee
Within the framework of the amendments to EADS Corporate Governance approved by the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and the Board of Directors both held on 22nd October 2007, the method of appointment of the members of the Executive Committee was changed.
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 eleven times during 2007.
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 the Group divisions (with the exception of the Airbus Chief Operating Officer);
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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 submit 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 on the proposal of the Chief Executive Officer first approved by the Chairman after review by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. The appointment of the Executive Committee should be approved as a whole team, not on an individual basis, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer of Airbus, who shall be appointed by the Board of Directors individually.
Status : May 2008
| Name | Age | Term started* | Term expires | Principal Occupation |
| Louis Gallois | 64 | 2007 | 2012 | Chief Executive Officer EADS |
| François Auque | 51 | 2005 | 2010 | Head of Astrium |
| Lutz Bertling | 45 | 2006 | 2011 | Head of Eurocopter |
| Jean Botti | 51 | 2006 | 2011 | Chief Technical Officer |
| Fabrice Brégier | 46 | 2007 | 2012 | EADS Operational Performance |
| Ralph Crosby | 60 | 2007 | 2012 | Head of EADS North America |
| Thomas Enders | 49 | 2007 | 2012 | Head of Airbus |
| Jussi Itävuori | 51 | 2008 | 2012 | Head of Human Resources |
| Marwan Lahoud | 42 | 2007 | 2012 | Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer |
| Hans Peter Ring | 57 | 2007 | 2012 | Chief Financial Officer EADS |
| Carlos Suárez | 44 | 2007 | 2012 | Head of Military Transport Aircraft |
| Stefan Zoller | 50 | 2005 | 2010 | Head of Defence and Security |
* Based on the most recent contract update.
Louis Gallois, Chief Executive Officer EADS
Mr. Gallois was appointed in August 2007, having been Co-CEO of EADS and Head of Airbus since 2006. He spent almost 20 years working for various French Ministries, and was then Chairman and CEO of SNECMA, Chairman and CEO of Aerospatiale and Chairman of SNCF. He graduated from École des Hautes Études Commerciales and is an alumnus of École Nationale d’Administration.
François Auque, Head of Astrium
Mr. Auque was appointed in 2000. He was previously Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Aerospatiale and Managing Director for satellites. He spent his earlier career with the Suez Group and the French Cour des Comptes. Mr Auque graduated from École des Hautes Études Commerciales, Institute d’Études Politiques and is an alumnus of École Nationale d’Administration.
Lutz Bertling, Head of Eurocopter
Mr. Bertling was appointed in 2006, following a year as CEO of Eurocopter Deutschland. He joined Eurocopter in 2003 as Head of Governmental Programmes, coming from the Defence & Security Division. Previously, he held various positions at DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems and Braunschweig University. He earned a PhD in Engineering at the Braunschweig University.
Jean Botti, Chief Technical Officer
Mr. Botti was appointed in 2006. He joined from General Motors, where he was Chief Technologist and then Business Line Executive of the Delphi Powertrain business. He started his career in 1978 as product engineer for Renault. Mr. Botti holds a degree from INSA Toulouse, an MBA from Central Michigan University and a PhD from the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers and is an SAE fellow.
Fabrice Brégier, Chief Operating Officer Airbus and EADS Operational Performance
Mr. Brégier was appointed Airbus COO in 2006, with additional responsibility for EADS operational performance. He became President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eurocopter in 2003. Previously, he was CEO of MBDA. He joined Matra Défense in 1993 as Chairman of the Apache MAW and Eurodrone GIEs. He is alumnus of École Polytechnique and École des Mines.
Ralph D. Crosby Jr., Head of EADS North America
Mr. Crosby has been Chairman and Head of EADS North America since 2002. Previously, he 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 was appointed in August 2007. Previously, since 2005, he was CEO of EADS. He began his career with EADS in 2000 as CEO of the Defence & Security Systems Division. Prior he had been Director Corporate Development and Technology at Dasa. Mr Enders holds a Doctorate degree from the University of Bonn.
Jussi Itävuori, Head of Human Resources
Mr. Itävuori was appointed in 2001 and member of the Executive Committee in 2003. Previously, he had worked for KONE Corporation from 1982, being appointed Head of Human Resources and member of the Executive Committee for KONE Corporation from 1995. Mr. Itävuori graduated from the Vaasa School of Economics, Finland, and served as an air force pilot.
Marwan Lahoud, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
Mr. Lahoud was appointed in June 2007. Previously, he was CEO of MBDA. He worked for Aerospatiale on its merger with Matra and on the foundation of EADS. Within EADS, he served as Senior Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions. Mr Lahoud is an alumnus of École Polytechnique and graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace.
Hans Peter Ring, Chief Financial Officer EADS
Mr. Ring was appointed EADS CFO in 2002, Chief Operating Officer in 2005 and Airbus CFO in dual role in 2007. In 1996, he was made Senior Vice President of Controlling at Dasa and, subsequently, EADS. From 1992, he was CFO and Board member of Dornier Luftfahrt. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
Carlos Suárez, Head of Military Transport Aircraft
Mr. Suárez was appointed in July 2007. Formerly, he was Head of Military Derivatives Programmes of Airbus platforms. He has also worked for Accenture and Aernnova. Mr Suárez holds a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and an MBA from the IESE business school.
Stefan Zoller, Head of Defence and Security
Mr. Zoller was appointed in 2005, having held top management positions within the Division since 2000. Previously, he held various management positions within Dasa, DaimlerChrysler, Dornier and Senstar/Canada. Mr. Zoller graduated from the University Tübingen and holds a PhD.
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