Lorenzo Mariani

MBDA appoints Lorenzo Mariani as Executive Group Director Sales & Business Development

Uncategorized / By Defence Industry Europe

MBDA has announced the appointment of Lorenzo Mariani as Executive Group Director Sales & Business Development, effective 1 April 2025. He succeeds Giovanni Soccodato and will report directly to MBDA Chief Executive Officer, Eric Béranger.

Leonardo will be developing the mission system for Eurodrone, the MALE-class (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) remotely piloted aircraft set to strengthen Europe's strategic defence autonomy with high-performance independent operational systems. The aircraft's Airborne Mission System (AMS) incorporates a suite of advanced sensors, including radar and the Multi Purpose Mission Computer (MPMC). Within the programme, worth a total of 7 billion euro, Leonardo is playing a key role through an industrial workshare regarding the on-board electronics and aerostructures component, which in addition to the AMS also includes the Airborne Electrical & Environmental Control System, the Airborne Armament System and the design and production of the aircraft's entire wing structure.

Lorenzo Mariani: more EU funds for defence and forward with alliances and acquisitions

Top, EU / By Defence Industry Europe

Europe must increase defence spending to at least 2% of GDP and promote a common defence strategy to be globally competitive.