ATR appoints Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as CEO

ATR has announced a leadership transition scheduled for November 1, 2026. Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella will become the new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Nathalie Tarnaud Laude.

Della Bella currently serves as the President of Leonardo Helicopters U.S. and has held various senior roles within the Italian aerospace group, including Managing Director of NHIndustries. His appointment marks a shift in executive representation from Airbus to Leonardo, reflecting the balanced ownership structure of the turboprop manufacturer, which is equally owned by Airbus and Leonardo.

Additionally, Patrick Bergues has been named Senior Vice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Bergues joins ATR from Airbus, where he recently served as CFO for Airbus in the United States and for Starlab Space. He succeeds Andrea Coccetti, who will transition to a new role within the Leonardo group.