British aero engines manufacturer, Rolls-Royce recently made a public announcement of the appointment of Tufan Erginbilgic as the new Chief Executive Officer and an executive director of Rolls-Royce Holdings plc. Tufan has an educational background in engineering and has built his career in international business including over 20 years with BP, and was a part of its executive team for five years.
Tufan Erginbilgic is currently a non-executive director of multinational transport vehicle manufacturer Iveco Group NV; energy, healthcare, and technology group DCC plc; and energy company Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.Ş (Tupras). Tufan will be reviewing his involvement in these positions.
Anita Frew, Chair, Rolls-Royce said, “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Tufan Erginbilgic as chief executive. He is a proven leader of winning teams within complex multinational organisations, with an ability to drive a high-performance culture and deliver results for investors. He has extensive strategic and operational experience and a firm understanding of safety critical industries, including aerospace, as well as the challenges and commercial opportunities presented by the drive for low carbon technologies. He has a strong track record for execution, delivery and the creation of significant value. I look forward to him building on the strategic foundations that Rolls-Royce has laid over recent years.”