Embraer has announced that Johann Bordais will transition from President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support to assume the role as CEO of Eve Air Mobility, effective on September 1, 2023. The new Services & Support leadership will be announced in the coming weeks.

“I am very grateful for Johann and his exceptional leadership, relentless focus on the customer experience and excellent results achieved in his 23 years dedicated to the Services & Support area,” said Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer. “I am sure he will add significant value to Eve's team during this new phase of the company and will consolidate Eve as a leading player in the new UAM industry.”

Having been with Embraer since 2000, Johann Bordais has played a key role in transforming the services area into a global, fast-growing, and profitable business. During his tenure, Services & Support became Embraer's fast-growing and most profitable business of the company, with reported revenues of US$1.27 billion in 2022, accounting for 28% of Embraer's total revenue.

Since the creation of the Services & Support unit in 2016, Bordais has been responsible for integrating various service activities, structuring a global support network and providing a broad portfolio of solutions for Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation and Defense customers, with more than 2,300 people dedicated to serving our customers and their more than 5,700 aircraft worldwide.

“It has been a privilege to lead the Services & Support area since its foundation, and I’m so proud of what all of us at Embraer have accomplished over the years,” said Johann Bordais. “This is an exciting time to be part of Eve, and I’m thrilled to join this very skilled team focused on delivering an effective and sustainable new mode of transportation.”