SINGAPORE, Dec. 9, 2024 /CNW/ – In a significant reshuffling of leadership, Michael Rousseau, the President and CEO of Air Canada, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He takes over the position from Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who masterfully led the board since December 2020.
A New Era for Star Alliance
With his election to the top position in the largest airline alliance globally, Mr. Rousseau plans to uphold and advance the initiatives begun by his predecessor. “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,” asserts Rousseau.
In his role, Rousseau will conduct the two annual board meetings and lead strategic discussions that guide the direction of the Alliance, which includes 25 global member airlines.
Commendations and Expectations
Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO of Star Alliance, expressed strong support for Rousseau’s new leadership position. “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 functions as the Alliance’s governing body to set its overarching strategic direction. This makes the role of Chairperson particularly pivotal in unifying the collective strategies of the member airlines.
About Star Alliance
- Established in 1997, Star Alliance is recognized as the first truly global airline alliance.
- Founded on customer value propositions such as global reach, worldwide recognition, and seamless service.
- Comprises 25 member airlines, including Air Canada, United, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, and many more.
- Currently offers 17,500 daily flights to over 1,150 airports in 189 countries.
With Mr. Rousseau stepping into this role, there is an eagerness and anticipation for further improvements in connectivity and customer service enhancements within the Alliance.
Stay tuned to follow how this change in leadership impacts the aviation landscape and contributes to the Star Alliance’s mission of creating an interconnected global network.
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