Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella
Chief Executive Officer
Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella was appointed by ATR’s Board Members, Airbus and Leonardo, as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 November 2026.
Prior to being President of Leonardo Helicopters U.S., Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella served as Senior Vice-President Customer Support, Services & Training for Leonardo Helicopters, where he led a global organisation of approximately 2,500 employees supporting more than 4,500 helicopters and 1,300 customers worldwide. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership positions spanning programme management, business development, customer support and international industrial cooperation, notably serving as Managing Director of NHIndustries.
Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella
Chief Executive Officer
Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella was appointed by ATR’s Board Members, Airbus and Leonardo, as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 November 2026.
Prior to being President of Leonardo Helicopters U.S., Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella served as Senior Vice-President Customer Support, Services & Training for Leonardo Helicopters, where he led a global organisation of approximately 2,500 employees supporting more than 4,500 helicopters and 1,300 customers worldwide. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership positions spanning programme management, business development, customer support and international industrial cooperation, notably serving as Managing Director of NHIndustries.
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Patrick Bergues
Senior Vice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer
ATR has appointed Patrick Bergues as Senior Vice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 1st, 2026.
Patrick Bergues joins ATR from Airbus, where he most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Airbus in the U.S. and Chief Financial Officer of Starlab Space. During his career spanning more than three decades in aerospace finance, he has held a variety of senior leadership positions covering corporate finance, aircraft financing, insurance and risk management, financial analysis and business control across Airbus’ commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence, space and services activities.
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Stefano Marazzani
Senior Vice-President Customer Support & Services
Stefano Marazzani has been appointed SVP Customer Support & Services. Stefano joins ATR’s Top Management team, reporting directly to ATR’s Chief Executive Officer.
In 1997, he started his professional career in Alitalia SpA with various positions and increasing levels of responsibility within the Engineering & Maintenance Division of Alitalia.
In 2006, Stefano became Head of Aircraft Maintenance for the ‘EASA part 145 Approved Maintenance Organization’ (AMO) in Alitalia and in 2007, he was appointed as Aircraft and Engine Base Maintenance Manager for AMO. In 2009, he joined SuperJet international (SJI), a Russo-italian Joint venture created in 2007 by Sukhoi and Alenia Aermacchi.
After nearly 5 years in the Operations and Product Department, he was promoted in 2014 to SVP Customer Services with responsibility on all SJI Customer support activities worldwide. He stepped into the role of CEO of SJI in May 2017.
In addition to his strong airline background, Stefano’s wide practical experience in aircraft maintenance, customer support and operations, will bring huge added value to ATR and its operators.
Stefano holds a MSc degree in Aeronautics Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan (Politecnico di Milano), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a master’s in technology and Design Strategy Innovation (MTDSI).
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Damien Proust
Senior Vice-President Engineering and Head of Design Organisation
Damien Proust has been appointed as the company’s new Senior Vice-President Engineering and Head of Design Organisation, effective 1 May 2026. He reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Damien brings more than two decades of engineering and leadership experience, having held several senior positions at Airbus. Since 2018, he was Vice-President, Head of Propulsion Airframe, overseeing research, development, production and in-service support activities for pylons and nacelles across all aircraft programmes. He is also Vice President of TOMPASSE, a leading aerospace industry association in the South-West region of France.
His experience, values and collaborative leadership will support the company’s continued evolution and its ambition for sustainable regional aviation.
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Marion Smeyers
Senior Vice-President Operations & Procurement
Marion Smeyers has been appointed Senior Vice-President of Operations and Procurement at ATR, effective May 1st 2025. She reports directly to the CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude.
Marion Smeyers brings a wealth of experience in industrial operations, having held leadership roles across various Airbus divisions. Most recently, she served as the Head of Operations for the A321 Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, where she successfully managed its launch and ramp up. Her background also includes serving as Executive Assistant to the Airbus CEO and leading operations for satellite production at Airbus Defence & Space in the UK, along with various role in manufacturing at the St Eloi Plant and supply chain management. Marion graduated from Ecole Centrale Paris in 2005.
A true industry enthusiast, Marion Smeyers is responsible for driving operational excellence across ATR’s supply chain, stabilising production and preparing the manufacturer’s ramp up, with a focus on efficiency, performance and sustainability, and a pragmatic and collaborative approach.
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Alexis Vidal
Senior Vice-President Commercial
Alexis joined the Airbus group in 2004 as Business Development Manager within the satellite division, now Airbus Defence and Space. He moved to Airbus Helicopters in 2007 and held various management positions in Customer Services, Offers and Contracts, and Sales.
He was appointed Vice President Sales for Energy and Leasing segments in 2016. He moved to Airbus Commercial Aircraft as Head of Sales for Customer Services in 2019, and then as Head of Marketing for widebody programmes in 2021.
Alexis is a dedicated and accomplished sales professional who has held several senior management roles in the aerospace and defence industry, with proven experience in Sales, Marketing and Customer Services.
He was appointed SVP Commercial in June 2023, reporting directly to ATR’s Chief Executive Officer. He oversees Worldwide sales, Marketing (Customer & Product) and Aircraft Contracts (Negotiation, Administration, Deliveries, Configuration Management).
Alexis holds master’s degrees in aeronautical engineering from Ecole Centrale Lyon (France) and Imperial College London (UK) and graduated from HEC Paris (France) with a master’s degree in management.
Rahul Domergue
Corporate Secretary and General Counsel
Rahul Domergue was appointed Corporate Secretary and General Counsel of ATR, effective from 1 October 2022. Rahul joins ATR’s Executive Committee, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and heading the Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Environment & Public Affairs and Facility Management functions.
Previously Head of Contracts, Litigation and Intellectual Property at Airbus Helicopters since 2012, Rahul started his career in 1999 as a business laywer at Veolia Environnement, in Paris. Rahul joined the Thales Aerospace division, in 2002, then NHIndustries in 2007 – a joint venture between Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo Helicopters and Stork Fokker – where he set up and headed the Legal department supporting the NH90 helicopter programme. Since January 2022, he also acted as Crisis Management Team Director within the helicopter division of Airbus.
Rahul is 49 years old and holds a degree from the University of Paris X in English Law, and a Masters in International Business Law from the University of Aix-en-Provence.
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Pierre Farjounel
CISO and Head of future developments
Pierre Farjounel has been appointed CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) and Head of Future Developments at ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer. He took up his position on 1 December 2024 and reports directly to the CEO.
With over 15 years of experience in transnational environments, Pierre has developed a strong ability to navigate complex challenges with a pragmatic and customer-oriented mindset. His career has been shaped by a passion for transformation and fostering collaborative networks to drive meaningful change. In his role, Pierre will accelerate ATR’s ongoing sustainability efforts, ensuring the company’s operations align with its environmental commitments and reinforcing ATR’s leadership in responsible aviation. He will also steer ATR’s future developments, strengthening key collaborations and strategic partnerships to drive innovation and long-term success.
Pierre joins ATR after spending more than 3 years at Universal Hydrogen as General Manager Europe, and 13 years at Airbus, where he held various leadership roles in major transformation projects. He contributed to the Airbus DDMS (Digital Design, Manufacturing, and Services) programme, overseeing Digital Continuity and Information Systems. Prior to that, he served as Head of Capability and Technology Strategy for Flight Physics, bringing innovative approaches to engineering and technology strategy.
Pierre holds a master’s degree in environmental science from IUP Paul Sabatier Toulouse and possesses a robust skill set that includes Engineering, Environmental Awareness, Systems Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Project Management. Known for his objectivity, honesty, and enthusiasm, he values ingenuity over conformity and seeks challenges that allow him to apply creative and novel solutions to complex problems.
His deep expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, sustainability, and strategic development will be instrumental in driving ATR’s future growth and innovation, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of sustainable regional aviation.
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Vincent Leroy
ERM & Audit Officer
Vincent Leroy has been appointed to lead the new Enterprise Risk Management & Audit organisation of ATR, effective from 1 April 2023. He reports directly to the company’s Chief Executive Officer and works transversally with all directorates to better anticipate risks and boost opportunities.
Vincent began his career in 1991 and built a large programmatic, technical and industrial background. Over the years, he developed skills in various fields, including Systems Engineering for complex systems, Avionics, Real-time Systems Simulation, Optical & Radar Instruments, Image Processing and Vision-based Autonomy. Vincent had the opportunity to apply this broad array of skills to commercial aircraft, UAVs, satellites, but also missiles and robots – be it for Matra, Astrium, EADS or Airbus Commercial. In 2011, he joined Airbus as VP Modelling & Simulation during the development of the A350 and A320 NEO programmes. He started the ERM chapter of his career in 2014 as Head of Enterprise Risk Management, deploying and driving operational risk management within Airbus for six years.
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Bernard Marquez
Head of Quality
Bernard Marquez has been appointed Head of Quality at ATR, effective 1 March 2023. By joining the company, Bernard takes the lead of an integrated and independent Quality function, reporting directly to ATR’s Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude.
Bernard brings a breadth of experience to the role after 25 years building a sound expertise in quality and engineering. During almost a decade, he drove quality improvement plans mainly for the Airbus Single-Aisle Programme and its various production sites. Most recently, he held the position of Head of A320 Family Quality Value Stream Management Performance, fostering direct or indirect teams on high performance, offering pragmatic solutions whilst always maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality.
Bernard graduated from the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse (INPT).
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Christopher McGregor
Flight Safety Officer
Christopher McGregor started his career in 1992 with Rolls-Royce.
With a background in engineering development and customer support he then joined BAE Systems Regional Aircraft in 1999.
Christopher’s career in customer support continued with Airbus from 2003.
He joined the Airbus Flight Safety Department in 2008, becoming Head of Accident/Incident Investigation in 2010.
In his last position as Senior Director, Airbus Customer Services Programs, Christopher was tasked with achieving lead-time reduction for in-service solutions and operational reliability projects for the Airbus commercial fleet.
In March 2015, Christopher McGregor was appointed as Flight Safety Officer of ATR.
- Christopher McGregor is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS).
- He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1992
- He has two children.
In charge of:
- The development and implementation of the Flight Safety strategy within ATR
- Leading the Flight Safety Board
- Responding to ICAO annex 13 investigations
- The promotion and leadership of flight safety initiatives within our customer community, aviation authorities and flight safety institutions
- Safety communications to airlines and lessors
Maria Teresa Pedra Bruño
Head of Human Resources
Maria Teresa Pedra Bruñó has been appointed Head of Human Resources, as of February 1, 2024.
In this role, Maria Teresa oversees all human resources strategy and operations for ATR worldwide. She is based at the company’s global headquarters in Toulouse, France, and reports directly to the CEO.
Maria Teresa brings over 20 years of human resources experience to ATR, having held various HR roles of increasing responsibility within Airbus Commercial since 2003. Most recently, she served as Head of Talent and Executive Management, where she focused on promoting diversity, inclusion and leadership development.
Previously, Maria Teresa served as HR Manager in Germany, supporting employees and activities related to the A400M final assembly line in Seville. In France since 2008, Maria Teresa was Head of Recruitment for Airbus in France, playing a key role in hiring for the A350 programme. She also served different businesses like Technology, Commercial and International as Senior HR Business Partner.
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