Lufthansa Technik names Vittadini as supervisory board chairperson

Lufthansa Technik has named Lufthansa Group chief technology officer Grazia Vittadini as its new supervisory board chairperson. She takes over the role from Detlef Kayser, whose term had ended, the company said on 12 September. Lufthansa Technik is the airline group’s engineering unit. “This new role is a privilege for me, and I am grateful for the trust,” Vittadini says. “We have big plans for Lufthansa Technik, and I am very much looking forward to working with the executive board and the many thousands of employees to support implementing the ‘Ambition 2030’ growth strategy and continue the company’s success.” Vittadini, a dual German-Italian national, took over the role of chief technology officer of Lufthansa Group on 1 July. Her role includes responsibility for the company’s technology, IT and innovation division as well as sustainability.<br/>