− The Air Canada
President & CEO succeeds United CEO Scott Kirby as the Chairperson
SINGAPORE, Dec. 9, 2024
/CNW/ - Michael Rousseau, President
and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of
the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds
Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who held
the post since December 2020.
Assuming the role as the Chairperson, Mr. Rousseau said: "I am
looking forward to working with the board over the next two years
to continue our progressive work in delivering a seamless customer
experience. At Star Alliance, we are committed to the vision of an
effortlessly connected world, and I invite every member of our
Alliance to join me in making this vision a reality in 2025 and
beyond."
In his new role as CEB Chairperson of the largest airline
alliance in the world, Mr. Rousseau will lead the two annual board
meetings and serve as the spokesperson for the board, guiding the
strategic direction of the Alliance, which consists of 25 global
member airlines.
Congratulating Mr. Rousseau on the appointment, Star Alliance
CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said: "I am delighted to welcome
Michael Rousseau, one of the most
seasoned CEOs on the board, as the new Chairperson and look forward
to working closely with him as we bring the renewed vision of the
Alliance to fruition. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to
Scott Kirby for his guidance and
support to Star Alliance during his successful four-year term."
Each of the 25 member airlines is represented by its CEO on the
CEB, which serves as the Alliance's governing body and sets the
overarching strategic direction.
About Star Alliance
Established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance,
the Star Alliance network was founded on a customer value
proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition, and seamless
service. Since its inception, it has offered the largest and most
comprehensive airline network, with a strong emphasis on enhancing
the customer experience throughout the entire Alliance journey.
The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China,
Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian,
Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines,
EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines,
Lufthansa, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African
Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and
United.
Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers 17,500 daily
flights to over 1,150 airports in 189 countries. Further connecting
flights are offered by Star Alliance Connecting Partner Juneyao
Airlines.
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