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CFM Recruits Ebanga to Lead JV
Former Powerjet chairman and CEO Jean-Paul Ebanga has assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of CFM International
New CFM president and CEO Jean Paul Ebanga (Photo: Gregory Polek)
New CFM president and CEO Jean Paul Ebanga (Photo: Gregory Polek)

Former Powerjet chairman and CEO Jean-Paul Ebanga has assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of CFM International, the GE-Snecma joint venture announced today. Ebanga replaces Eric Bachelet, who had served as CFM president and CEO since September 2005. Bachelet has accepted the position of Safran executive vice president of research and technology.

Ebanga joined Snecma in 1988 after leaving Royal Philips.  His assignments at Snecma have included leadership positions in electronics, systems and aircraft engines.