Global security solutions leader Cassidian appoints Dirk Erat as Head of Communications

Dirk Erat will be responsible for Media Relations, Internal and Online Communications

Since September 1st Dirk Erat is the new Head of Communications at Cassidian. He succeeds Annette Scheck, who has been appointed Head of Strategy Integration and deputy to the Head of Strategy within Cassidian.

In his new function Dirk Erat is responsible for the departments Media Relations, Internal and Online Communications, Brand Communications and Fairs & Exhibitions. He directly reports to Cassidian CEO Bernhard Gerwert.

Before joining Cassidian Dirk Erat was Head of Company Communications at sportscar-manufacturer Porsche in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen and had several roles within the communications department of Siemens AG.