Jean Pierson | |
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_-_53Fi2050_(Jean_Pierson).jpg) Pierson in 1982 | |
| Born | 17 November 1940 |
| Died | 3 November 2021 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | French |
| Education | Prytanée National Militaire |
| Alma mater | Supaéro |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Employer | Airbus |
Jean Pierson (17 November 1940 – 3 November 2021) was a French aerospace engineer who served as the managing director and CEO of Airbus Industrie between 1985 and 1998. During his time as its leader, the company emerged as a global competitor to the then leader Boeing. In addition to advancing the Airbus A320 program he also set up the wide-bodied double-decker Airbus A380 program.