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Airbus says Canada head Benoit Schultz will become chief procurement officer from October 1

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Posted on June 13, 2025

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Airbus Appoints Benoit Schultz as Chief Procurement Officer Starting October 1

MONTREAL (Reuters) -Airbus on Friday named the head of its Canada operation, which oversees the A220 jet, to run its global supply chain.

Benoit Schultz will become chief procurement officer from Oct 1, the planemaker said in a LinkedIn post. Reuters reported earlier this month that supply chief Juergen Westermeier had been appointed to run the group's operations in India.

Airbus supply chains are being closely scrutinised as it faces bottlenecks with suppliers of parts and other components.

(Reporting by Tim Hepher in Paris)

Key Takeaways

  • Benoit Schultz appointed as Airbus Chief Procurement Officer.
  • Schultz currently heads Airbus Canada operations.
  • Appointment effective from October 1.
  • Airbus faces supply chain bottlenecks.
  • Juergen Westermeier to oversee Airbus India operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has been appointed as the chief procurement officer at Airbus?
Benoit Schultz has been named the chief procurement officer at Airbus, effective from October 1.
What is Benoit Schultz's previous role at Airbus?
Before his new appointment, Benoit Schultz was the head of Airbus's Canada operation, overseeing the A220 jet.
What challenges is Airbus facing in its supply chain?
Airbus is currently facing bottlenecks with suppliers of parts and other components, leading to increased scrutiny of its supply chains.

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