John Harrison (born 1967) is a British-born lawyer.[1] He has been the general counsel of Airbus since 2015 and has served as the chairman of Airbus United Kingdom (UK) since January 2019.[2][3]
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| Born | John Harrison 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | LLB (Hons) and an LLM in Law |
| Alma mater | McGill University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Employer | Airbus |
| Awards | French Legion of Honour |
Biography edit
Harrison holds an LLB (Hons) and an LLM in Law and is a graduate of McGill University.[2][4]
Harrison began his career as an aircraft finance lawyer at Clifford Chance in 1991.[5][6][7]
From 1997 to 2007, Harrison held various senior positions at Airbus, including general counsel for the EADS Defence and Security division.[4][5] Following his tenure at Airbus, he served as the group general counsel at Technip FMC until 2015.[5][2] In 2010, he negotiated an FCPA settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.[5]
In 2015, Harrison was appointed as the general counsel of Airbus.[8][6] Between 2015 and 2019, he directed an ethics and compliance overhaul at Airbus, modernising compliance processes and training.[9] Under his leadership, Airbus became the first aircraft manufacturer to disclose Scope 3 carbon emissions.[9]
In 2017, Harrison was honoured with the title of Chevalier in the French Legion of Honour.[2]
Harrison is a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and a member of the Airbus Executive Committee and the UK Investment Council.[2][10]
References edit
- ^ Taylor, Guy (9 November 2023). "Airbus UK boss: Europe must march in step on defence in the face of conflict". City A.M.
- ^ a b c d e "John Harrison profile".
- ^ "John Harrison, GC of Airbus: 'The Next Generation's Leaders Will Be Far More Agile and Adaptable". Corporate Counsel.
- ^ a b Chalom, Samuel. "Les DJ du CAC 40 : John Harrison et Jean Raby". Les Echos.
- ^ a b c d "John Harrison – GC Powerlist". Legal500.
- ^ a b "Airbus Compliance Executives Misled General Counsel Who Questioned Bribery Risks". Law.com.
- ^ "In-house life: John Harrison, Airbus – GC Magazine". Legal500.
- ^ "Airbus Group: John Harrison nommé secrétaire général et directeur juridique". Le Point. March 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "Top in-house lawyers redefine their role as strategic thinkers". Financial Times. June 17, 2021.
- ^ "John Harrison – GC Powerlist".