MTU’s Supervisory Board extends contract of COO Dr Silke Maurer

Munich, 18 March 2025 | The Supervisory Board of MTU Aero Engines AG has extended the contract of Dr Silke Maurer by five years up to the end of January 2031. She took over the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MTU Aero Engines on 1 February 2023 and was thereby appointed to the Executive Board of MTU Aero Engines. Maurer is responsible for OEM Operations, including MTU’s manufacturing, assembly, purchasing and quality departments.

Gordon Riske, Chairman of the Supervisory Board states: “Silke Maurer’s contract extension demonstrates continuity in a time of change for MTU Aero Engines. With her cross-industry management experience and her consistent pursuit of innovation and quality, she will continue to drive the company’s transformation and contribute to MTU’s profitable growth.”

Dr Silke Maurer: “I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for the trust it has placed in me. I look forward to continuing to positively shape the company's change and growth with my team. MTU’s products are extremely well positioned in the market, and global air traffic is on the rise. With our highly innovative and efficient engines, we will continue contributing to our industry's ambitious emission reduction goals.”

Before joining MTU Aero Engines, Silke Maurer was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the management board at the Webasto Group and at BSH Home Appliances GmbH. The engineering graduate with a doctorate in engineering spent almost 20 years of her career in various management positions in technical fields and in human resources at BMW AG.