Airbus: ASML's CEO joins board, Michelin's leader proposed for 2027
Airbus's board of directors approved several composition changes following its meeting on October 1, 2026, including the co-option of ASML's CEO as a non-executive director and the selection of Michelin's CEO for a mandate to be submitted to shareholders in 2027.
Obermann joins SAP, Fouquet co-opted as his successor
René Obermann stepped down from Airbus SE's board of directors effective October 1, 2026, after announcing in April 2026 his decision to withdraw. He now focuses his activities on his mandate as non-executive director and future chairman of SAP's supervisory board.
To replace him as a non-executive director for the remaining duration of his term, the board co-opted Christophe Fouquet, CEO of ASML. He will seek a full three-year mandate at the next annual general meeting, scheduled for April 2027.
Moraleda assumes presidency, Menegaux considered as director in 2027
Amparo Moraleda took office as chairman of Airbus's board of directors on October 1, 2026. Jean-Pierre Clamadieu informed the board that he would not seek a new mandate at the 2027 general meeting, upon expiration of his current term. Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin, was selected as his successor and will seek a three-year non-executive director mandate at that meeting.
Amparo Moraleda and Oliver Zipse, former chairman of BMW's management board, whose mandates expire at the next general meeting, will both seek renewal with shareholders in 2027. The board also appointed Mark Dunkerley as chairman of the remuneration, nominations and governance committee and as independent lead director, replacing Amparo Moraleda in this role.
