Airbus names Eccleston North American CEO
Toulouse, France-based aircraft manufacturer Airbus has appointed Barry Eccleston as president and chief executive officer of Airbus North America Holdings Inc.
Eccleston joins Airbus from Honeywell’s Engines, Systems and Services division, where he served as vice president and general manager of the Propulsion Systems Enterprise.
In his new role Eccleston will oversee all efforts of Airbus in the United States and Canada, including sales and marketing, service and training.
Eccleston succeeds Henri Courpron, who was appointed as Airbus’ executive vice president, procurement in July.