Lufthansa Technik is announcing several changes within its key management positions. The new appointees come from within the company. 

Already on May 1, Michael Kirstein took over as Vice President “Transformation Office” and will drive forward the “Ambition 2030” growth program. With “Ambition 2030”, Lufthansa Technik aims to further expand its leading global position in the technical support of aircraft fleets. Michael Kirstein was previously responsible for the operations in Lufthansa Technik’s engine services segment. 

Derrick Siebert, previously Vice President Commercials Engine Services, moved to the position Vice President Operations Engine Services as of May 15. One month later, Dr. Georg Fanta, former Vice President Commercials Aircraft Component Services, completed the management of Lufthansa Technik’s engine services and started his new role as Vice President Commercials there. 

Effective July 1, Thomas Illner, previously Chief Executive Officer of the Lufthansa Technik subsidiary BizJet, was appointed Managing Director and Head of Region Americas at Lufthansa Technik Component Services. Berit Plewinsky took over as Vice President Commercials Aircraft Component Services with effect from July 8. She previously held the position of Senior Director Product Sales & Fulfillment Single Events and Closed Loop in the aircraft component segment of Lufthansa Technik. 

Three changes came into effect on August 1: Tim-Oliver Fedeler, former Head of Digital Innovation in the component segment, became Managing Director of Lufthansa Technik Component Services Asia Pacific and Senior Director Product Sales & Fulfillment for this region. Jens Michel, previously Head of Legal Affairs for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) took over the role as Vice President Sales North East Asia. Dr. Alexander Sixt joined Lufthansa Technik Intercoat as Managing Director. He was previously responsible for the Global Competence Center Warehouse & Aircraft Maintenance Solutions at Lufthansa Technik Logistik. 

Fabian Nagel, former Senior Director Procurement Engines & Airframe, will start on August 15 as Vice President Sales VIP & Special Aircraft Services. He succeeds Wieland Timm, who retires in September after more than 20 years with the company. 

Soeren Stark, Chief Executive Officer at Lufthansa Technik, said: “In order to continue our journey of success, embracing change is essential. I am pleased that we can fill these crucial positions from within our own ranks, a testament to the tremendous talent within our company. I wish each of them every success in their new roles and am confident that we will continue on our successful path as a team in the years ahead.”