Luis Gallego Takes the Helm of IAG

Luis Gallego has taken up the role of chief executive of International Airlines Group as Willie Walsh departs.

Mr. Walsh had been expected to step down in the spring, but extended his tenure as the Covid-19 crisis engulfed the aviation sector.

Mr. Gallego, who was previously chairman and chief executive of Iberia, stepped up earlier after the IAG annual general meeting.

Gallego became Iberia chief executive in 2013. During his tenure at the airline, he turned it around, restoring profitability (before Covid-19) as well as improving its efficiency, customer service and brand.

Before that, Gallego launched Iberia Express, as chief executive from 2012. He joined Iberia Express from Vueling where he was chief operating officer from 2009, when the airline merged with Clickair.

Source: Breaking Travel News