SVP Head of Tanker, Transport and Mission Aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space

María is SVP Head of Tanker, Transport and Mission Aircraft, Airbus Defence and Space. An engineer by profession, María leads some of the most complex programmes in the defence industry. Her portfolio includes the A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport), the C295 tactical medium transport aircraft, and various military derivatives. María previously held senior management positions within Commercial Aircraft and began her career in the defence sector in the United States. She offers a rigorous, execution-led perspective, forged in high-stakes environments where precision and reliability are paramount.