Theo Panagiotolias has been chosen as the new CEO of Star Alliance. The manager was vice president of travel technology provider Saber Corporation and was associated with American Airlines for 15 years.
Star Alliance has announced that it has elected Theo Panagiotoulias as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the international airline alliance, which counts the Portuguese airline TAP as one of its members.
In a statement, Star Alliance reports that Panagiotoulias has more than 25 years of international experience in the airline and aviation industry, having joined Star Alliance from Hawaiian Airlines, where he was Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Alliances since 2014.
The airlines expect to transport 4,350 million passengers this year and reach a net profit of 9,100 million euros
Previously, Panagiotoulias was Vice President and Manager (Asia Pacific) at travel technology provider Saber Corporation, In addition to having spent 15 years at American Airlines, in which he held various commercial, operational and managerial positions.
“On behalf of the Star Alliance Board, I would like to congratulate Theo on being named the next CEO of Star Alliance,” said Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines and Chairman of the Star Alliance Executive Board, quoted in the report. release.
“TO Theo’s international business and airline experience has given him a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our industry. I think he is the right person to lead Star Alliance into the future,” she added.
Source: Observadora
