# Rolls-Royce appoints Tufan Erginbilgic as Chief Executive Officer

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/rolls-royce-appoints-tufan-erginbilgic-as-chief-executive-officer/4121074547
- Published: 2022-07-26T07:35:24+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

**Rolls-Royce Holdings plc** (LON:RR) has announced that Tufan Erginbilgic has been
appointed Chief Executive Officer and an executive director of Rolls-Royce Holdings
plc. Tufan will take up his new role on 1 January 2023, succeeding Warren East who,
on 24 February 2022, announced his intention to step down at the end of this year.

Tufan, who has a background in engineering, has built his career in international
business including over 20 years with BP, with five years as part of its executive
team. In his last role before leaving in 2020, he led BP’s downstream business, 
which included Refining, Petrochemicals, Service Station Network, Lubricants, Midstream
operations and the Air BP jet fuel operation. During Tufan’s tenure, the business
was transformed, achieving record profitability and delivering record-setting safety
performance. He has held several non-executive directorships in heavy industry and
manufacturing companies, including at aerospace technology group GKN. He is currently
a partner at Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a private equity firm which focuses
on large-scale investments in infrastructure businesses and manages $81bn for investors.

Tufan Erginbilgic is currently a non-executive director of multinational transport
vehicle manufacturer Iveco Group NV; energy, healthcare and technology group [DCC plc](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/ftse-company/dcc-plc/dcc.l);
and energy company Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.Ş (Tupras). Tufan will be reviewing
his involvement in these positions.

There are no other details to disclose relating to Tufan Erginbilgic under paragraph
9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.

> **Anita Frew, Chair, Rolls-Royce, said**: “I am delighted to announce the appointment
> of Tufan Erginbilgic as chief executive. He is a proven leader of winning teams
> within complex multinational organisations, with an ability to drive a high-performance
> culture and deliver results for investors. He has extensive strategic and operational
> experience and a firm understanding of safety critical industries, including aerospace,
> as well as the challenges and commercial opportunities presented by the drive 
> for low carbon technologies. He has a strong track record for execution, delivery
> and the creation of significant value. I look forward to him building on the strategic
> foundations that Rolls-Royce has laid over recent years.”

> **Tufan Erginbilgic said**: “I am honoured to be joining Rolls-Royce at a time
> of significant commercial opportunity and strategic evolution as its customers
> embrace the energy transition. I am determined to deliver the full potential of
> the market positions which the company has built over many years, through its 
> engineering excellence and innovative technology, and to build a platform for 
> growth in order to create value for all stakeholders. I look forward to working
> with customers, partners and the Rolls-Royce team across the world on the next
> successful chapter for this iconic global engineering brand.”

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