Stewart Odurny appointed Executive Vice-President Customers and Strategy of Safran Landing Systems

Stewart Odurny is appointed Executive Vice-President Customers and Strategy of Safran Landing Systems as of January 2, 2023. He will be in charge of programs, sales and the development of new markets in conjunction with the aircraft manufacturers.

Stewart Odurny started his career in 2002 with Messier-Dowty* as Purchasing Manager and then became Purchasing Director in 2004. He was appointed Landing Gear Products Director in the Supply Chain directorate in 2007. Stewart joined the Program Management team in 2009 and was appointed 787-9 Program Manager in charge of cost optimization. He then became Safran Landing Systems’ Director of North America Sales and Marketing in 2012. Since 2016, Stewart held the position of Vice President Sales and Marketing for North America.

Stewart Odurny, 50 years old, is a graduate from Gloucester College of Arts & Technology and the University of Gloucestershire.

Messier-Dowty* : today Safran Landing Systems   

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 76,800 employees and sales of 15,3 billion euros in 2021 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap. 

Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. The company has partnerships with 20 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, and supports 27,000 aircraft.