• All resolutions approved by shareholders at 2026 AGM
• Airbus in a strong position across all its businesses, following a landmark 2025
• René Obermann will not seek a new mandate as Director at the 2027 AGM and will step down from his position as Chair of the Board of Directors on 1 October 2026
• Lead Independent Director Amparo Moraleda to succeed René Obermann as Chair of the Airbus Board of Directors
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 14 April 2026 – Shareholders approved all resolutions proposed at Airbus SE’s (stock exchange symbol: AIR) 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 14 April in Amsterdam.
Resolutions included the renewal of the Board mandates of Non-Executive Members Mark Dunkerley, Stephan Gemkow and Antony Wood, for terms of three years. Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, CEO of Danish defence and aerospace company Terma A/S, was appointed as a Non-Executive Member of the Board for a three year term, replacing Prof Dr Feiyu Xu whose mandate expired at the close of the AGM. The Board recognises the contributions brought by Prof Dr Feiyu Xu on technological matters such as digitalisation and AI. Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of the automotive group BMW AG, was also appointed as a Non-Executive Member. His initial term is for one year, completing the remainder of Victor Chu’s mandate, who requested to leave the Board at the end of this year’s AGM after serving the Company with distinction for eight years.
Airbus Board Members are subject to (re)appointment every year in blocks, in order to ensure a smooth transition of the Board’s composition. By proceeding in this manner, the Company avoids the departure of a large number of Board Members at one single AGM, which would result in a loss of experience and integration challenges for the new Members.
Shareholders approved the proposed payment of a 2025 dividend of € 3.20 per share.
René Obermann, Chair of the Board of Directors, informed the Board of his decision not to seek a new mandate as Director at the 2027 AGM, when his current mandate will expire.
Effective 1 October 2026, René Obermann will step down from his position as Chair of the Board. Amparo Moraleda has been designated by the Board to succeed him as Chair of the Board on this date.
“It has been an honour and a privilege to serve Airbus for nearly a decade, during a period that has constantly tested the resilience of the entire Company, while also demonstrating the collective strength of Team Airbus. The Company has established itself as a leader in civil aviation, including helicopters, and has successfully reshaped its Defence and Space division,” said René Obermann. “I am thankful to our shareholders and customers for placing their trust in Airbus during this time. I am confident in the Company’s future financial performance and industrial trajectory, with a highly experienced Board, a strong management team and a highly committed team of 165,000 colleagues.”
“I am grateful to the Board for their trust and look forward to working with René over the coming months to ensure a smooth succession. I would like to commend him for his diligent stewardship on the Board during a period marked by major crises, most notably the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions and a worsening geopolitical environment,” said Amparo Moraleda. “My commitment to serving the Company and its shareholders is total. I will work closely with my fellow Board members and the management team to ensure that Airbus is well equipped to address the many challenges and opportunities stemming from the rapid changes in our global environment.”
