ATR Will Appoint New CEO and CFO in November 2026
The regional aircraft manufacturer will install new leadership on November 1, 2026, to oversee its joint-venture operations.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in People
ATR has appointed Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as its new Chief Executive Officer and Patrick Bergues as its Senior Vice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 1, 2026. The appointments reflect a shift in leadership for the joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo.
Why it matters
The leadership transition will place a former Leonardo Helicopters executive at the helm of the manufacturer, signaling potential shifts in management focus for the aerospace firm. Operators should monitor how new executive priorities influence procurement and production cycles within the joint venture.
The incoming CEO managed 2,500 employees and a fleet of 4,500 helicopters across 1,300 customers in his prior role, while the new CFO brings three decades of aerospace finance experience to the joint venture.
The players
Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella
The incoming ATR CEO who currently leads Leonardo Helicopters US.
Patrick Bergues
The incoming ATR CFO with three decades of experience in aerospace finance.
ATR
A joint-venture aircraft manufacturer co-owned by Airbus and Leonardo.
Leonardo
An Italian aerospace, defense, and security company that co-owns ATR.
Airbus
A global aerospace and aviation corporation that co-owns ATR.
The details
The board-led appointments, which follow established ATR bylaws, will see Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella succeed Nathalie Tarnaud Laude and Patrick Bergues take over for Andrea Coccetti. Coccetti will transition to a new position within the Leonardo group as part of the organizational realignment. This shift integrates experience from Leonardo’s US helicopter operations and Airbus’s financial management into the leadership of the regional aircraft manufacturer.
Timeline
Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella and Patrick Bergues assume their new roles on November 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the established pattern of management rotation between the founding partners of the joint venture. This move aligns with the long-standing governance structure that governs how the Airbus-Leonardo partnership selects its leadership team.
Operators in the aviation supply chain should watch for potential adjustments to procurement and contract management strategies under the new executive team. Review existing partnership agreements to identify any triggers for executive-level engagement ahead of the November transition.
The takeaway
Leadership changes at major manufacturers often precede shifts in operational focus or supply chain requirements. Businesses should calendar the November 1 transition to monitor for updated communications or revised procurement guidance from the new management team.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Avionews.
