Marie-Louise Philippe has been named Head of Region for Europe and Central Asia and Vice President Sales & Marketing by Embraer Commercial Aviation. Philippe answers to Embraer Commercial Aviation’s Chief Commercial Officer, Martyn Holmes. Marie-Louise will assist Embraer’s sustainability plan in the region from her base in Amsterdam.
Marie-Louise, who has worked in the aviation sector for more than 20 years, has had a varied international career, having held positions in France, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Philippe has a proven track record of success in sales with clients in Europe and Asia, and he has held a variety of commercial leadership positions at Airbus in procurement and customer affairs.
Marie-Louise has most recently been leading M&A, industrial cooperation projects, and aircraft sales teams in South-East Asia with success. She also sits on the steering board of a training center.
“I’m thrilled to have Marie-Louise join Embraer; she has a stellar reputation and track record. For Embraer, Europe and Central Asia are crucial regions because here we have a long history of forming alliances with some of the most prosperous airlines in the world. CCO of Embraer Commercial Aviation Martyn Holmes stated, “I know Marie-Louise will be a huge success in this role and will keep growing the business and supporting our customers.” Furthermore, Marie-Louise’s personal commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion and aviation sustainability is a crucial part of Embraer’s leadership ideals.
The Women in Aviation Chapter Singapore, which encourages and advances diversity and inclusion in the aerospace business, was founded by Philippe, who also serves as its president.
Austrian national Marie-Louise is married with three kids. She is an avid sportswoman and charity fundraiser who graduated from Vienna University with a degree in business. She recently participated in the Hawaii 2023 Women’s Ironman World Championships.
Source- Travel daily