Fehlauer returns to the organization following a tenure as CEO of the loyalty program Livelo and previous leadership roles at Smiles in Argentina and Brazil. His appointment, effective in September, aims to maintain the airline's strategic alignment with the Abra Group. The transition is paired with the promotion of Albert Perez, who will serve as President and Chief Operating Officer. Perez, who joined Gol in 2024 after holding senior roles at Avianca and Vueling, is credited with refining the carrier’s operational processes and improving regional on-time performance metrics.
Gol Linhas Aéreas Shakes Up Leadership as Celso Ferrer Steps Down
After more than two decades with the airline, Celso Ferrer is vacating the CEO position at Gol Linhas Aéreas, effective August 31, 2026. The departure marks the conclusion of a significant restructuring period for the Brazilian carrier, which has now tapped former Smiles executive André Fehlauer to lead its next chapter.
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Ferrer departs following a four-year stint as CEO that saw the company navigate a complex financial restructuring and integration into the broader Abra Group. Adrian Neuhauser, CEO of the Abra Group, noted that the change is intended to balance Fehlauer’s strategic vision with Perez’s operational expertise. The incoming management team inherits a carrier that currently operates as a cornerstone of the group’s pan-Latin American platform, which includes brands such as Avianca and various regional loyalty programs.
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