Christoph Mueller, the CEO of Irish airline Aer Lingus, is named the new CEO of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) by Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional. The German aviation veteran will be appointed as CEO-designate from 1 January 2015 and nominated as non-executive director of the Board of MAS. Discussions are ongoing for Mueller to take full helm of Malaysia Airlines between March and May next year. He will be the first non-Malaysian to head the airline. “It is imperative … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus’ chief picked to head new MAS
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Agility appoints new CCO for Europe
Agility has appointed Mohammed Esa as chief commercial officer (CCO) for Europe. Esa assumes responsibility for leading all commercial activities of Agility across Europe, including sales, marketing and product management. “With his background in emerging markets and experience in operations, sales, and marketing, Esa brings insight and expertise that will be invaluable in his new position,” said Mike Bible, CEO, Agility Europe. Esa joined Agility in 2004 and has more … [Read more...] about Agility appoints new CCO for Europe
Haitham Misto appointed RJ acting CEO
Royal Jordanian Airlines’ Board of Directors appointed Haitham Misto as acting president/CEO of the airline. Misto had been head of flight operations at RJ since December 2013. He joined Royal Jordanian as a pilot in 1983. He holds a master’s degree in aviation management from Maastricht University. … [Read more...] about Haitham Misto appointed RJ acting CEO
Pieter Elbers appointed CEO of KLM
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced Pieter Elbers as its new president and CEO, replacing the outgoing Camiel Eurlings with immediate effect. Elbers has worked for KLM since 1992 when he joined as manager of aircraft handling at Schiphol. He has since held a number of senior roles including GM of KLM Japan and Korea and vice-president of network planning. Most recently Elbers served as SVP of network and alliances. Elbers is a member of the Supervisory Boards of Kenya Airways and … [Read more...] about Pieter Elbers appointed CEO of KLM
JetBlue names new CEO
JetBlue Airways has appointed Robin Hayes as new chief executive officer. Hayes is the company’s current president; he would succeed current CEO Dave Barger beginning 16 February 2015. Barger will serve on the JetBlue Board of Directors until that date. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate Robin on this appointment and thank Dave for his extraordinary contributions to JetBlue for more than 16 years. Dave’s talent, intellect, and … [Read more...] about JetBlue names new CEO
Alitalia names new CEO
Italian flag carrier Alitalia has named Silvano Cassano as CEO of ‘new Atilalia’, which will become effective after it closes a major investment deal with Abu-Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways. Cassano has more than 35 years of experience in senior management roles across a number of industries. He has also served as chairman and CEO of Italian shipping company Grandi Navi Veloci, CEO of global fashion brand Benetton Group, CEO of Fiat Auto Financial and Consumer Services, and … [Read more...] about Alitalia names new CEO
