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Safran appoints Le Merrer as executive VP
Safran Helicopter Engines has appointed Olivier Le Merrer as executive VP, support and services. Olivier succeeds Franck Saudo who has been appointed CEO of Safran Transmissions Systems.
Read this story in our February 2018 printed issue.

Safran Helicopter Engines has appointed Olivier Le Merrer as executive VP, support and services. Olivier succeeds Franck Saudo who has been appointed CEO of Safran Transmissions Systems.

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