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Fiji Airways needs new CEO
November 11th 2014
Fiji Airways is looking for candidates to replace managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) Stefan Pichler, who has been asked by the German government to return to his home country to help turnaround money-bleeding Air Berlin. Read More »
Fiji Airways’ chairman, Nalin Patel, said the airline deeply regrets Pichler’s departure.
The Nadi-based carrier will immediately begin searching for a suitable successor to lead it into the next chapter of its history, which includes more aircraft, more flights and new destinations.
Pichler, who started his tenure at the airline in September 2013 only, will continue as a board member of Fiji Airways and will assist with the selection of a successor.
Patel stated: “Great progress has been made at Fiji Airways and the company is definitely on track for a successful future. The Board will make sure that Fiji Airways will continue to deliver outstanding value to its customers, its staff and its shareholders”.
“It is with tears in my eyes that I have to leave the most rewarding job in my career. Our management team, each of our dear staff members and our loyal supporters in Fiji and abroad have been really unique and very special to me. As a Board member, I will help to make sure that Fiji Airways will become the best boutique airline in the world,” outgoing CEO Pichler said.
