Michael Rousseau, President and CEO, Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB), succeeding United CEO Scott Kirby, who served since 2020. Rousseau’s appointment positions him at the helm of the world’s largest airline alliance, consisting of 25 global member airlines. He will lead the Alliance’s strategic direction, conduct biannual board meetings, and serve as its spokesperson.
Expressing enthusiasm for his new role, Rousseau emphasised Star Alliance’s commitment to a seamless customer experience. “I look forward to working with the board to realise the vision of an effortlessly connected world,” he stated, encouraging all member airlines to contribute to the…
