Airbus names Carmen-Maja Rex as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Airbus names CarmenMaja Rex as Chief Human Resources Officer

Carmen-Maja Rex has been named Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Airbus, effective April 1, 2025, also joining the Executive Committee

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