Toulouse, France, December 6, 2024 – Airbus SE (AIR) has announced the appointment of Carmen-Maja Rex as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 1, 2025. In this pivotal role, she will serve as a member of the Executive Committee and report directly to Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO. Rex brings a wealth of experience, currently serving as Human Resources Group Director at Heidelberg Materials, a global leader in building materials and solutions.
Her appointment follows the tenure of Thierry Baril, who has served Airbus for nearly 22 years, including 12 years as CHRO. Baril will support a seamless transition before departing later in 2025.
“The bold transformation that Airbus will now undertake to meet its current and future challenges requires a skilled, diverse, and motivated global workforce,” said Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus. “I’m looking forward to working with Carmen-Maja and further engaging the Airbus teams in pursuit of our inspiring purpose. Thierry has been instrumental in positioning HR as a strategic function during times of profound change. I thank him for his dedication and wish him all the best in his next chapter.”
Rex began her career as a consultant with Accenture in 1999 and later joined the United Nations in 2003. In 2010, she moved to Siemens, holding several HR leadership roles. Since 2020, she has been with Heidelberg Materials, overseeing a global workforce of 51,000 employees across more than 50 countries. Her extensive international experience in human resources and organizational leadership will play a critical role in Airbus’s future growth and transformation.
About Airbus
Airbus is a global pioneer in sustainable aerospace, offering innovative and technologically advanced solutions across commercial aircraft, defence, space, and helicopters. As a European leader in defence and security and a global leader in aerospace innovation, Airbus is committed to driving sustainability by respecting the planet, valuing people, and fostering prosperity.
In 2022, Airbus generated revenues of €58.8 billion and employed around 134,000 people. Known for its modern, fuel-efficient airliners and advanced defence and space solutions, Airbus continues to lead in creating a safe and connected world.
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