(Alliance News) - Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC on Tuesday said it has appointed Grazia Vittadini as its chief technology officer, designate.
Vittadini, former CTO at Airbus SE, will succeed Paul Stein who will step down next year after almost 12 years with the company.
Further, Vittadini, who will join Rolls-Royce on November 2, spent almost 20 years at Airbus and over the last decade held a number of senior positions at the aerospace firm.
Chief Executive Officer Warren East said: "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Grazia Vittadini. She brings with her extensive expertise in the emerging and disruptive technologies that will help us on our journey to net zero and further expand our digital innovation. She also has many years of experience working with our fundamental technologies and has a deep understanding of the safety critical systems which are at the core of our product portfolio."
In addition, Rolls-Royce said Chief People Officer Harry Holt has decided to leave to take up the post of chief operating officer at Vertical Aerospace. His successor will be announced in due course.
The stock closed up 0.2% at 142.41 pence on Tuesday.
By Arvind Bhunjun; arvindbhunjun@alliancenews.com
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