Nomination of Tom Enders as Chairman

• I’m delighted that Tom Enders is joining KNDS as Chairman of the Board.
• Tom will bring invaluable experience and a clear strategic vision.
• Mr. Enders held various policy and research roles

KNDS announced that Tom Enders will join KNDS Board of Directors as the Group Chairman, effective November 3rd.

Tom Enders, a distinguished European business executive and former aerospace leader, is best known for his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of EADS and Airbus from 2005 to 2019. During his leadership, Airbus became global leader in commercial aviation, consolidated its position in the defence and space business and multiplied its enterprise value.

Before joining the aerospace industry, Mr. Enders held various policy and research roles, including positions at the German Ministry of Defence and the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London. Since leaving Airbus, he has remained deeply involved in international business and policy, serving on several corporate boards and advisory groups.

Jean-Paul Alary, CEO of KNDS, commented: “I’m delighted that Tom Enders is joining KNDS as Chairman of the Board. At a time when KNDS is opening a new chapter in its development as a European lead system integrator champion and global leader in land defence, Tom will bring invaluable experience and a clear strategic vision to help us reinforce the Group position at the heart of the industry’s evolving challenges.”

Tom Enders, Chairman-designate of KNDS, said,  “I’m honoured to join KNDS at such an exciting moment in its journey. As Europe strengthen its defence capabilities, KNDS is uniquely positioned to play a leading role. I look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to building a strong, innovative, and competitive European defence company”.