Airbus Appoints Gabriel Semelas as New President for Africa and Middle East
Enhanced Leadership for Strategic Growth and Regional Collaboration
Airbus, the leading global aerospace company, has announced the appointment of Gabriel Semelas as its new President for Africa and the Middle East. Semelas brings a wealth of experience in the aviation industry to this role, having held various senior positions within Airbus over the past two decades.
Driving Regional Growth and Innovation
In his new role, Semelas will be responsible for leading Airbus's strategic development and growth across Africa and the Middle East. He will oversee all commercial activities, including sales, marketing, customer support, and services, for the company's commercial aircraft, defense and space, and helicopters businesses.
Semelas's appointment reflects Airbus's commitment to strengthening its presence in these high-growth regions. With a deep understanding of the local markets and customer needs, he aims to drive innovation, enhance partnerships, and support the sustainable development of the aerospace industry in Africa and the Middle East.
Building on a Legacy of Success
Semelas succeeds Mikail Houari, who has held the position of President for Africa and the Middle East since 2019. Under Houari's leadership, Airbus has secured significant contracts, expanded its customer base, and established strong partnerships across the region.
Semelas will continue to build on this legacy, leveraging his expertise and industry knowledge to drive Airbus's growth and support the ongoing development of the aviation sector in Africa and the Middle East.
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