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EBANGA NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CFM INTERNATIONAL

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EBANGA NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CFM INTERNATIONAL

Jean-Paul Ebanga has assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of CFM International - the jointly-owned company between Snecma (Safran group) and General Electric.

Ebanga replaces Eric Bachelet, who had served as CFM president and CEO since September 2005. Bachelet has accepted the position of Safran executive vice president of Research and Technology.

Ebanga joined Snecma in 1988 after leaving Royal Philips. His assignments at Snecma have included leadership positions in electronics, systems and aircraft engine.

In 2001, Ebanga was named vice president and general manager of Snecma Control Systems. He was subsequently appointed vice president of Snecma's Commercial Engine Division.

Most recently, Ebanga served as chairman and CEO of PowerJet, a joint company between Snecma and Saturn (Russia). He had held that position since 2007.