Airbus has appointed Christian Scherer Chief Commercial Officer, replacing Eric Schulz, who has decided to leave the company for personal reasons. Christian Scherer will start his new assignment with immediate effect. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom Enders. Tom Enders, Airbus CEO, said: “With Christian Scherer we see one of our most customer-focused leaders at the commercial helm of Airbus. Over his various assignments I greatly valued his international mind-set, his strategic vision, and tremendous commercial expertise.” He added: “We regret Eric Schulz’s decision. We wish him all the best for his future.”