Alex Cruz, British Airways Chairman and Chief Executive, is to step down as Chief Executive and remain the airline’s non-executive Chairman. Sean Doyle, Aer Lingus Chairman and Chief Executive, will become the new Chief Executive of British Airways and take over as Chairman after a transition period.
Fernando Candela, LEVEL Chief Executive, is joining the Group’s management committee in a new role of Chief Transformation Officer.
At Aer Lingus, Donal Moriarty, currently the airline’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, will become interim Chief Executive. A permanent appointment will be announced in due course.