- ASD encompasses the largest corporations along with over 3,000 SMEs and associations across 18 European nations.
- Profumo states: “The AD&S sector will play a crucial role in addressing key priorities within the European recovery plan, including digitization, the green deal, cybersecurity, and enhancing European competitiveness, alongside being a catalyst for the education system.”
Leonardo is excited to share that Alessandro Profumo has been appointed as the President of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD). As the CEO of Leonardo, Profumo will lead this influential organization for the upcoming two years, representing the largest companies and over 3,000 SMEs as well as various associations from 18 European countries. This appointment was confirmed during a special virtual meeting of the Association’s Board.
“I am truly honored to accept this position, embracing the responsibility it carries for our future. I take pride in our industry’s resilience during the Covid-19 emergency, where we facilitated the transport of patients, healthcare professionals, and critical medical supplies where they were urgently needed. Our capabilities ensured effective communication, transportation, and monitoring, including from space, as well as maintaining physical and digital security both in Italy and globally,” remarked Alessandro Profumo.
Alessandro Profumo: “I am honored to take on this role, fostering a sense of pride and a deep responsibility for our future.”
“The responsibility stems from this role during a time filled with political, economic, social, and environmental challenges, necessitating a united European approach, especially within the industrial sector. It is evident that the AD&S sector will be pivotal for many of the European recovery program’s objectives: digitization, the green deal, cybersecurity, and strengthening European innovation. I am committed to ensuring that the potential of the AD&S sector is recognized and effectively supported through strategic tools and investments, fostering an ongoing and transparent dialogue with European stakeholders,” Profumo added.
