The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) has appointed Sebastien Remy the head of its Innovation Works, overseeing the company’s network of research centers worldwide.

Innovation Works, which is based in Munich, Germany, has more than 800 employees. Remy will report to Jean Botti, EADS’ chief technical officer.

Remy most recently headed the Airbus Engineering Centre of Competence dealing with propulsion systems, auxiliary power units and aircraft noise. Airbus is the commercial aircraft division of EADS.