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Sabena technics, a leading expert in aircraft maintenance and modifications (MRO), announces the appointment of Pierre-Emmanuel Wolff as the new Managing Director of its Bordeaux site. He will be part of the Group’s Executive Committee.
Pierre-Emmanuel Wolff, a graduate of the Ecole Nationale des Arts & Métiers, began his career as an engineer and benefits from over 25 years of management experience. He has held several high-ranking positions, first in the railway industry and then in the aeronautics industry, notably as Industrial Director of Stelia Aerospace in Rochefort.
Before joining Sabena technics, Pierre-Emmanuel spent eleven years within the Airbus Group, during which he contributed to the company’s development through various strategic positions.
“Pierre-Emmanuel’s experience and leadership qualities are valuable assets for managing our Bordeaux site and continuing to serve our customers successfully. I am convinced of his total participation in our Group’s strategy of industrial excellence and development,” says Philippe Rochet, Chief Executive Officer of Sabena technics.
At Bordeaux-Mérignac airport, Sabena technics employs over 1,000 people. On this site, the Group has maintenance and modification capabilities for a wide range of civil (narrow & wide-body) and military aircraft. Airframe maintenance and component repair activities are carried out within eight hangars and various workshops, spread over 100,000 m² of technical facilities. The Mérignac site also benefits from a design office (EASA Part 21J), a manufacturing unit (EASA Part 21G) and a qualifying training center (EASA Part 147).
