Ottmar Pfaender

Chief Program Officer at MTU Aero Engines

Bavaria, Germany

About

I am Chief Program Officer of MTU Aero Engines. MTU is a globally recognized expert in commercial and military aircraft engines. The company’s high-tech expertise ranges from the development and production of high-quality components to the final assembly of complete engines and the maintenance of aircraft engines and stationary gas turbines. In the financial year 2024, MTU generated revenues of 8.7 billion euros and an EBIT of 1.35 billion euros. Prior to this, I was responsible for commercial engine programs,, and before that I headed the Corporate Strategy department at MTU Aero Engines.

Experience

  • MTU Aero Engines (12 yrs 1 mo)
    • Chief Program Officer
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • SVP Commercial Engines
      Nov 2020 - Dec 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    • Head of Corporate Development
      Jul 2015 - Oct 2020 · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Production Director at Europrop International
    Jan 2011 - May 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Program Director at MTU Maintenance
    Jul 2007 - Dec 2010 · 3 yrs 6 mos