New Delhi, Jun 25 (IANS): Aeronautics, space and related services major Airbus has appointed Remi Maillard as President of Airbus India and Managing Director of South Asia region.

According to the company, effective September 1, 2020, Remi Maillard, currently Head of Airbus Services, will succeed Anand Stanley, who will move to Singapore as President, Airbus Asia-Pacific.

"Both report directly to Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International of Airbus," the company said in a statement.

Accordingly, in his new role, Maillard will lead Airbus' business in South Asia.

"He will be responsible for commercial aircraft sales and business development, and he will manage Airbus' regional footprint, which includes engineering, innovation, customer support and services as well as training," the statement said.

"He will also help progress Airbus' top defence and helicopters campaigns and boost the company's 'Make in India' programmes."