Eric Even

Head of Space Digital | SVP - Airbus Defence and Space | Leading Geospatial and Secure Connectivity Solutions

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Airbus Defence and Space (12 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of Space Digital - SVP
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Leading the Space Digital business unit, delivering Geospatial and Secure Connectivity solutions that address critical customer needs in defense, government, and commercial sectors.

    • Vice President - Head of Marketing and Sales - Connected Intelligence
      Jul 2017 - Dec 2023 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      •Directed global marketing and sales for Airbus' Connected Intelligence Business line, focusing on communication, intelligence and cyber solutions. •Drove business growth by understanding customer requirements and translating them into high-impact solutions that addressed evolving market needs •Led customer engagements across Europe, Middle-East, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, strengthening Airbus' market position in satellite services through tailored solutions and deep customer insights. •Established long-term relationships with defense, government, and commercial clients, ensuring Airbus' continued leadership in secure connectivity and intelligence services. •Gave strategic oversight as part of the Board of Directors for Airbus UAE

    • Head of CEO Office
      Feb 2014 - Jun 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Senior Manager - Industrial Partnerships, Globalisation and Subsidiary Management at Airbus Defence and Space
    May 2013 - Jan 2014 · 9 mos

    •Led global partnerships and industrial collaborations for the Space area (Satellites, services) , ensuring that customer interests and global market needs were central to Airbus' strategic initiatives. •Managed subsidiaries and international business operations, prioritizing customer-focused innovation and collaboration in diverse global markets.

  • Airbus Defence and Space (Paris Area, France)
    • Business Development Manager Brazil / Russia
      Jan 2011 - Apr 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Head of International Business Coordination
      Jan 2011 - Apr 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Advanced Marketing & Sales Programme (Group Development Programme) at Airbus
    Nov 2008 - Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    - Group Strategy & Marketing Organisation (SMO) - Central Europe - Airbus Defence and Space (Astrium) Export Manager Asia & Brazil - Airbus Defence and Space (Astrium) International Business Coordination

  • Siemens (6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Head of Renault Nissan customer account
      Jun 2005 - Sep 2008 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Worldwide responsibility for a large customer account for the following products: Instrument Clusters, Displays, HVAC-units, Cockpits (through JV) Special focus on Japan, Korea, Brazil, France

    • Acquisition Manager Nissan
      Dec 2004 - Jun 2005 · 7 mos

      became Continental

    • Business Development Manager
      Sep 2002 - Nov 2004 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Sales Responsible for Diesel Systems (Common Rails) in acquisition, develoment & serial life phases.