Dr

Michael 

Schoellhorn 

Airbus Defence and Space

Dr Michael Schoellhorn is the CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, responsible for the company’s defence, space, unmanned air services, and connected intelligence activities. He previously served as Airbus’ COO. Michael joined Airbus in February 2019 from BSH Home Appliances, where he was COO and a Board of Management member from 2015 until his departure. He has a background in the automotive sector and served in the German armed forces as an officer and helicopter pilot. He is the president of the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) and is a member of several boards of directors. Michael holds a degree and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Control Engineering.

Information provided is current as of September 2023

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Transparent Stakeholder and Multinational Collaboration

The Key to a Strong European Defence Industry
By Dr 
Michael 
Schoellhorn 
The European defence system is finally evolving, accelerated by the growing need for effective, efficient, and sustainable air and space capabilities. At the same time, in light of the war against Ukraine, various shortcomings in [...]

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