Francois Planaud, formerly Snecma programme director for the Europrop International TP400, has been named executive vice-president (VP) of CFM International, replacing Denis Vercherin, who will become senior VP of Hispano-Suiza.
Roberto Macedo will succeed Manuel Guedes as president and chief executive of Varig. His main responsibility will be the forthcoming merger with Varig's fellow Brazilian carrier TAM. He was formerly VP commercial of Varig, which he left in October.
Northrop Grumman has promoted three new VPs in its strategy and technology division. Mark Ureda will co-ordinate with the space technology and electronic systems divisions, Karin Flanagan will co-ordinate with information technology and mission systems and Larry Harrell will deal with the Newport News shipyards and ship systems and integrated systems sectors.
Source: Flight International
