Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Kopter
SwitzerlandManufacturingTransportationAir TransportationAerospaceDescription
Leonardo has appointed Michele Riccobono as the new Chief Executive Officer of Kopter, succeeding Marco Viola. Riccobono brings nine years of experience with the company as Chief Technology Officer, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in leadership.
Quick answer
Leonardo Appoints Michele Riccobono as Chief Executive Officer of Kopter (April 7, 2026). Kopter is based in Switzerland.
- Who is the new Chief Executive Officer at Kopter?
- Kopter named Michele Riccobono Chief Executive Officer, announced April 7, 2026.
- What did Kopter announce on April 7, 2026?
- Leonardo has appointed Michele Riccobono as the new Chief Executive Officer of Kopter, succeeding Marco Viola. Riccobono brings nine years of experience with the company as Chief Technology Officer, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in leadership.
- What does Kopter do?
- Kopter is a fully owned subsidiary of Leonardo focused on developing the AW09 helicopter.
- Where is Kopter based?
- Kopter is based in Switzerland.
- Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
- Next Level Aviation (May 12, 2026), Howmet Aerospace (April 13, 2026), Lucid Group (April 14, 2026) and Bridger Aerospace (March 30, 2026) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Kopter.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Other recent leadership changes in Transportation and Air Transportation
Executive moves at companies in the same sectors within 45 days, from Fundz verified event records.
- Next Level Aviation Appoints Clive Rankin as Senior Vice President - Global Business Development (May 12, 2026)
- Howmet Aerospace Appoints Jonathan Arena as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer (April 13, 2026)
- Lucid Motors Appoints Silvio Napoli as Chief Executive Officer (April 14, 2026)
- Bridger Aerospace Appoints Justin Mogford as General Counsel (March 30, 2026)
- ATSG Appoints Andy Lawrence as President of Cargo Aircraft Management (March 23, 2026)
- Atlas Air Worldwide Appoints Emma Woodthorpe as Chief People Officer (April 27, 2026)
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