May 7, 2026 — Gian Piero Cutillo, previously head of Leonardo Helicopters, has been appointed Co-General Manager of Leonardo as part of a major management reorganisation announced on 7 May 2026.
According to an official Leonardo press release dated 7 May 2026, the company’s Board of Directors approved the creation of a new “General Management Department,” which will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. The statement confirmed that Gian Piero Cutillo will lead this new structure as Co-General Manager.
The official announcement states: “The Board approved the establishment of the new General Management Department… to be headed by Gian Piero Cutillo as Co-General Manager.”
This move has been interpreted by some observers as a sign that Cutillo’s promotion could eventually lead to leadership changes within Leonardo Helicopters, where he previously served as Managing Director.
The Leonardo management reshuffle also included the appointment of Lorenzo Mariani as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Leonardo.
Source: Leonardo
