Germany-based OEM Deutsche Aircraft has appointed Patricia Ferrari as Vice President of Supply Chain.

Ferrari will lead and manage the supply chain organisation, working closely with partners to ensure quality and efficiency. Her appointment follows the departure of Maximilian D. Fahr who recently stepped down after five years in the role.

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Ferrari joined Deutsche Aircraft in January 2022 as the Head of Procurement and assumed the role of Director Supply Chain in 2023. She has served as Interim Vice President since May 2024, successfully finalising supplier onboarding for the D328eco programme and coordinating operational activities that have resulted in cost reduction, improved supplier performance and ensured compliance.

Nico Neumann, Co-CEO of Deutsche Aircraft, stated, “Our partners and suppliers are essential to our journey toward successful and sustainable production. They play a crucial role in our industrial setup, which will ultimately support the series assembly of the D328eco in Leipzig. Patricia has demonstrated excellent leadership skills as well as proactive and practical acumen, so we are delighted to appoint her as the official Vice President of Supply Chain.”