Deutsche Aircraft has appointed Markus Hahner as sales director for multi-role aircraft. Hahner has a distinguished background in defence, security, and international business development.
Markus Hahner background
Hahner joins Deutsche Aircraft from Leonardo Germany, where he has served since 2017 in a senior business development capacity. He has been a key player in securing major defence contracts, one of which included a multinational cooperation project valued at €100 million, where he played a key role in business development and stakeholder engagement. Hahner holds a degree in political science from Philipps University Marburg. Additionally, he has completed advanced training in public affairs, defence procurement, and organisational management.
According to the company, he is valuable in building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the German Ministry of Defence and international partners. In his previous roles, he held leadership positions at the German MoD’s in-house consultancy and a German drone company serving German forces, supporting the development of unmanned aerial systems and improvements in defence operational processes. Anastasija Visnakova, vice president of sales and marketing at Deutsche Aircraft, welcomed Hahner while highlighting the unique leadership qualities he brings to the company. She said:
“Markus brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational expertise. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our footprint and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.”
Sales director for multirole aircraft
Hahner also served as a lieutenant colonel in the German Air Force, further reinforcing his leadership skills. According to the company, with Hahner on board, the team aims to strengthen its capabilities for the D328eco Multi-Role (MR) platform. Hahner’s appointment marks a meaningful step forward in advancing the programme’s strategic positioning and customer engagement. Hahner will be based in Deutsche Aircraft’s new office, which is in Berlin, Germany. Markus Hahner, sales director for special mission solutions, with a focus on multirole aircraft at Deutsche Aircraft, said:
“I am honoured to join the team at such a pivotal time. I look forward to contributing my experience in defence and international business development to drive growth and strengthen our partnerships across key markets.”
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