MBDA Recruits Seasoned Executive From Airbus as New CEO
The move comes as European governments press MBDA to boost missile output after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exposed limited stockpiles.
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DEXYPTAGE - After transforming the group in depth, Éric Béranger passes the relay to Jean-Brice Dumont, the current boss of the Airbus military aircraft.
MBDA recruits seasoned executive from Airbus as new CEO
French defense firm MBDA has recruited the services of Jean-Brice Dumont from Airbus as its new CEO, a seasoned executive who currently leads the Air Power division. On May 15, 2026, MBDA said Dumont will take over from Eric Béranger on November 1, 2026, with a transition period starting in October 2026. Dumont was previously head of Military Air System at Airbus and served over the last 14 years in the executive committees of Airbus Helicopters…
MBDA to replace CEO with Airbus executive
MILAN — The multinational European missile manufacturer MBDA has announced plans to replace CEO Éric Béranger with an Airbus executive, as part of a major leadership shake-up. After seven years at the head of MBDA, Béranger will be replaced by Jean-Brice Dumont, the current head of Military Air Systems and Air Power at Airbus Defense...
Jean-Brice Dumont will assume his position as CEO of MBDA on 1 November 2026, succeeding Eric Béranger.
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