Johannes Müller joins Airbus Defence and Space

Airbus Defence and Space has appointed Johannes Müller, 46, head of Communications and head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), effective 1 January 2022. He succeeds Dirk Erat who left the company at the end of October to pursue other business opportunities. In his new role, Müller reports to Julie Kitcher, executive vice president Communications and Corporate Affairs at Airbus. At Airbus Defence and Space, he is also a member of the divisional Executive Committee under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Michael Schoellhorn. Müller joins Airbus from BSH Hausgeräte in Munich where he had served as vice president Communications since 2017. Before that, he served as director marketing Communication for both BSH Hausgeräte as well as Robert Bosch GmbH. In his spare time, Müller has been working as an accomplished freelance photographer since 2011 with a focus on conflict and war photography. “We’re glad to have Jo joining Team Airbus at this important time for our industry. Jo brings a wealth of expertise in communications as well as a personal and professional commitment to ESG topics which are of fundamental importance in the further transformation of our company”, said Julie Kitcher, executive vice president Communications and Corporate Affairs. “I also thank Dirk Erat very much for his engagement and accomplishments at Airbus over the last ten years and wish him all the best for the future.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Director of Sales Graham Joss at [email protected]