Air Canada Names Scandinavian Airlines CEO as Next Chief Executive

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Air Canada has named Scandinavian Airlines CEO Anko van der Werff as its next chief executive. He is expected to take up the post by the end of January 2027, succeeding Michael Rousseau, who announced his departure in March. Rousseau had faced criticism for not delivering a tribute in French after an aircraft incident. Air Canada said the selection process considered multiple criteria, including French language proficiency, and van der Werff emphasized the importance of communication by using French in a video message to employees. He led a restructuring at SAS and has previously served as CEO of Avianca and held senior roles at Aeromexico and Qatar Airways.

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Air Canada
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New CEO appointment with strong turnaround experience at SAS and other airlines.

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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)Private▼ Negative
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Losing its CEO to Air Canada, though he led a restructuring there.

AviancaPrivate± Mixed
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Qatar AirwaysPrivate± Mixed
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