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Aer Lingus Taps New CEO From Within Parent IAG

Patrick Whyte

Photo Credit: An Aer Lingus A320. The airline is getting a new CEO. Flickr / Marvin Mutz

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Stephen Kavanagh is staying on for a couple more months and will then serve as a non-executive director, both of which imply an amicable decision. New CEO Sean Doyle inherits an airline in decent financial shape but one that has its fair share of competitive challenges.

IAG looked inside to replace Aer Lingus CEO Stephen Kavanagh, who is stepping down from his role on January 1, 2019 to "pursue other interests." The airline group that owns Aer Lingus is appointing Sean Doyle, currently British Airways director of network, fleet and alliances, to succeed Kavanagh. Kavanagh will remain on the airline’s board as a non-executive director. "Stephen has been an exceptional chief executive and h

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