CAE Inc. today announced the appointment of Matthew Bromberg as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 13, 2025. In this role, Mr. Bromberg will lead the company’s strategic growth and drive its continued evolution into the future. Mr. Bromberg will also be a nominee for election to the Board at the upcoming Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders.
CAE also announced that Calin Rovinescu will become Executive Chairman of the Board and that Sophie Brochu will serve as Lead Independent Director, reflecting CAE’s commitment to strong, best-in-class governance.
The appointment of Mr. Bromberg has been approved by CAE’s Board of Directors and will take effect as part of an orderly transition plan after the 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders. This coincides with the previously announced departure of Marc Parent as CAE’s President and CEO. Mr. Bromberg will join CAE effective June 16, 2025, as Incoming President and CEO, working closely with Mr. Parent throughout the transition.
“Matthew Bromberg is a proven leader with deep experience in both aerospace and defence, involving large-scale international operations. His appointment is the result of a rigorous global selection process, and along with the entire Board, I am absolutely confident that CAE’s future will be bright with Mr. Bromberg at the helm, working together with the exceptionally talented leadership team that is in place at CAE. It will be a pleasure to work alongside him as I take on the role of Executive Chairman.” said Mr. Rovinescu.
Said Mr. Bromberg, “These are exciting times for CAE, with strong secular growth tailwinds across all its markets. CAE is already a recognized global leader in training solutions for civil aviation and defence and security. With the support of its dedicated team, I look forward to building on that leadership, advancing innovation, operational excellence, and creating long-term value for its stakeholders in Quebec, Canada and around the world. I am also excited to relocate to CAE’s global headquarters in Montreal in the coming weeks and contribute to its vibrant business community.”
Mr. Rovinescu added: “The Board once again thanks Marc Parent for his 16 years of devoted service as President and CEO, during which time he led the transformation of CAE from primarily an industrial products company to the world leader in aviation training solutions. Marc has left a lasting impact on CAE and global aerospace and has created a solid foundation for us to continue to build on.”
Said Mr. Parent, “I couldn’t be prouder to pass the torch of leadership to Matthew Bromberg. I have no doubt he will take CAE to new heights and inspire our team to extraordinary achievements. CAE is in good hands.”
Mr. Bromberg’s proven track record
Mr. Bromberg, 55, is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, transformation and growth in commercial and military aerospace markets for major global publicly traded companies. His strategic vision and deep industry expertise position him to lead CAE into its next phase of growth and innovation.
Since 2022, Mr. Bromberg has headed Global Operations for Northrop Grumman Corporation, located in Falls Church, VA, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defence technology companies. During his tenure, he spearheaded substantial enterprise cost efficiencies by driving program excellence, streamlining operations, and leading a major supply chain transformation. From 2017 to 2022 he was President, Military Engines, for Arlington, VA-based RTX Corp. (formerly Raytheon Technologies Corp.), the world’s largest aerospace and defence company. From 2013 to 2017 he was President, Commercial Aftermarket Operations, for the aircraft engine company Pratt & Whitney, located in East Hartford, CT.
Mr. Bromberg earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Physics at the University of California, Berkeley. A complete biography for Mr. Bromberg is available on CAE’s website.
