RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING APPOINTS ANDREAS ERBER AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP

Andreas holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Stuttgart. He began his professional career at a company specializing in carbon fiber, where he spent nearly ten years in various leadership roles including Head of Thermoplastic Composites, Director Lightweight and Application Center, and Vice President Aerospace. Most recently, he served as Managing Director at a large automotive and aerospace supplier, with a strong focus on aviation, engineering, and advanced composite technologies. With his deep technical and aviation expertise and proven leadership, Andreas Erber is an excellent fit for this role.

“RECARO is renowned in aviation. It combines a distinctive brand with leading OEM expertise, delivering a tangible and positive impact on the passenger experience,” said Andreas Erber. “I look forward to working with our expert R&D team to further drive the company’s success.”

“With his deep technical expertise and extensive experience in aviation, combined with a strong track record of leadership, Andreas Erber is exceptionally well suited for the role of Chief Technology Officer at RECARO Aircraft Seating. I am confident that this key appointment will bring fresh momentum to our mission,” said Mark Hiller, CEO & Shareholder of RECARO Aircraft Seating and CEO RECARO Holding. “Our focus is clear: driving comfort in the sky while enabling sustainable growth for the future.”

The aviation industry continues on a strong growth trajectory, and RECARO is well positioned, supported by an order book of approximately €3 billion. Innovation remains a key driver of success, with the company investing at least 10 percent of annual revenue into research and development. The strong RECARO R&D capabilities are reflected in numerous patents and innovations, including the high literature pocket, the steward step, and the R Engine. These advancements underscore the company’s commitment to its DNA of ingenious design next to delivering best in quality and reliability.

The company’s product portfolio across economy, premium, and business class is among the youngest in the industry. Continuous improvements in lightweight design and passenger comfort remain a priority. With each new generation of economy class seating, RECARO has consistently enhanced living space by at least one inch while reducing weight by more than one kilogram.

Building on its global market leadership in economy class, the company is focused on further expanding its position in the business class segment, with the clear ambition to achieve global market leadership.