Embraer has appointed Patrick Peng to the position of Managing Director and Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Commercial Aviation, Embraer China, effective March 31st, 2025. Peng will lead Embraer’s activities in China and report to Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Embraer Commercial Aviation.

With over 20 years of aviation industry expertise, Peng distinguished career spans global aviation leaders including Airbus, GE Aviation/CFM, Thales, and Safran. His proven track record includes strategic sales leadership, billion-dollar aftermarket service contract negotiations, and cultivating long-term partnerships with airlines, OEMs, and regulatory stakeholders in China.

“We are pleased to welcome Patrick to Embraer and to lead our operations in China,” said Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer of Embraer Commercial Aviation. “His deep understanding of the industry and demonstrated success in building trust with Chinese aviation partners make him the ideal person to lead Embraer in China as we build on our existing base and enter into an exciting future with the E2 in China. We are confident that his leadership will unlock unique market insights and new opportunities for E2 in China’s evolving aviation landscape.”

Peng holds an MBA from Tsinghua University, a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Engineering from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications.