Chris Young Steps Up as Rolls-Royce Starts Search for New President

Following Tuesday’s announcement from Airbus, that Eric Schulz has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief of Sales, Marketing & Contracts for the company’s Commercial Aircraft business, Rolls-Royce has confirmed that Eric will no longer be involved in strategic or commercial discussions concerning airframe or airline customers.

Pending the arrival of a permanent successor, Rolls-Royce has chosen Chris Young (pictured), in his current role as Director, Programmes – Civil Aerospace, to take on immediate responsibility for commercial and strategic matters within Civil Aerospace. Chris will report on these matters to Chief Executive, Warren East.

Warren East said, “I would like to thank Eric for his valuable support and leadership over the past seven years. He has laid the foundations for our future success and all of us at Rolls-Royce wish him the very best in his new role.”

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