Airbus appoints new head of research & technology in North America

Acubed, Airbus’ Silicon Valley-based research and innovation centre, has appointed Dr. Victoria Coleman as CEO, effective July 15, 2024. Coleman will also serve as Airbus’ head of research & technology for North America, and will, according to a statement from Acubed, bring a “breadth of experience to the dual role, as well as a distinguished track record of leadership, having most recently served as the chief scientist of the United States Air Force”. In her new role, she will report to Robin Hayes, chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas and the Board of Directors of Acubed. “It’s an honour to join Airbus to both drive the company’s R&T ambition in the North American region and to become the next CEO of the company’s research and innovation arm in the heart of Silicon Valley,” said Dr. Coleman. “I look forward to helping further leverage the talent and expertise in this region to further Airbus’ core company ambitions.” ""We are delighted to welcome Dr. Victoria Coleman to Airbus,"" said Robin Hayes. ""Her unparalleled expertise and leadership will be instrumental in driving both Acubed's mission to pioneer transformative technologies that shape the future of aerospace, as well as Airbus’ broader R&T ambitions.”