A MAJOR Flintshire manufacturer has unveiled its latest appointment.

Airbus has announced Mark Barclay will be senior vice president, head of its wing and pylon centre of excellence.

In his new role, Mark will oversee all wing and pylon-related activities across Airbus, spanning operations in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, the USA and China.

He will join Airbus on May 4 and be based at the company’s Broughton site in North Wales.

Airbus operations vice president Gerard Weber, said: “Airbus is pleased to welcome Mark to our team.

“His inclusive and customer-focused management style built upon his broad experience, common sense and delivering commitments will be very beneficial to Airbus.”

Mark, 45, said: “I am delighted and privileged to be appointed to this role and to be heading-up such a skilled and professional team.

“When you talk about Airbus people pay attention because they know of the quality of the product and the brand.

“I want to make sure it stays that way and I am looking forward to meeting all the employees that give this company the great name it is.”

Mark takes over from Brian Fleet, who will retire in June, after 36 years of service with the company.

He joins Airbus from Thales, and has about 30 years’ of international experience in the defence, aerospace and services industries.

His most recent position was chief operating officer at Thales UK.

Born in Glasgow, Mark has a BSc Honours degree in management and technology, is a chartered engineer and a fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. He is vice chair of ADS Civil Air Transport Board.