David Richardson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Air Canada, announced the resignation of Montie Brewer as President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2009. Calin Rovinescu, a former senior executive with the airline, will succeed Mr. Brewer as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Rovinescu will also assume Mr. Brewer’s seat on the corporation’s Board of Directors.
Air Canada also announced the addition of Michael Green to the Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Green is the lead director of ACE Aviation Holdings Inc.