New head of engine maker CFM International

CFM is the 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran group) and General Electric Company, is headquartered near Cincinnati, USA.  The two parent companies have extended the 36-year-old partnership agreement to the year 2040.  

Ebanga is replacing Eric Bachelet, who had served as CFM president and CEO since September 2005. Mr. Bachelet has accepted the position of Safran executive vice president of Research and Technology.

Ebanga joined Snecma in 1988 after leaving Royal Philips.  His assignments at Snecma have included leadership positions in electronics, systems and aircraft engine. In 2001, he was named vice president and general manager of Snecma Control Systems. He was subsequently appointed vice president of Snecma's Commercial Engine Division.  
 
Most recently, Ebanga served as chairman and CEO of PowerJet, a joint company between Snecma and Saturn (Russia). He had held that position since 2007.