BA boss Alex Cruz steps down as chief executive weeks after airline confirmed plans to axe 10,000 jobs due to Covid and will be replaced by Aer Lingus chief Sean Doyle in major shakeup
British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz is to step down from the role, the airline’s parent company IAG said.
He will be replaced by Aer Lingus chief executive Sean Doyle.
IAG chief executive Luis Gallego said: ‘We’re navigating the worst crisis faced in our industry and I’m confident these internal promotions will ensure IAG is well placed to emerge in a strong position.
‘I want to thank Alex for all that he has done at British Airways.
‘He worked tirelessly to modernise the airline in the years leading up to the celebration of its 100th anniversary.
‘Since then, he has led the airline through a particularly demanding period and has secured restructuring agreements with the vast majority of employees.’
British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz is to leave his role, the airline’s parent company has confirmed