Leonardo has announced the appointment of Michele Riccobono as Chief Executive Officer of Kopter, a fully owned Leonardo company developing the AW09 in Switzerland. He succeeds Marco Viola, who is moving to a new role in the Leonardo Group outside the Helicopters Division. Viola has served as the subsidiary’s CEO since its 2020 acquisition.
Riccobono, who has served as Kopter’s Chief Technology Officer of Kopter for the last nine years, directing the development and certification of the AW09, brings extensive knowledge of the programme, the organisation and the certification environment.
Leonardo says his leadership will ensure continuity and a sustained focus on programme execution, milestone achievement, industrial readiness, and entry into service in full alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
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