Star Alliance Chief to move to Vienna on November 1, says Lufthansa
Posted by- Neelam Mathews Sept 1, 2011 The Executive Board of Lufthansa has recommended to the Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines the appointment of present Star Alliance CEO, Jaan Albrecht as new Chairman and CEO of the Austrian carrier. Together with Executive Board members, Peter Malanik and Andreas Bierwirth, Jaan Albrecht is to continue the efforts to reinstate Austrian Airlines firmly and integrate the Company in the Lufthansa Airline Group. “His experience, his network and excellent industry know-how equip him ideally to master the huge challenges facing Austrian Airlines. With Jaan Albrecht, we are strengthening the team on the Executive Board with an internationally recognised top manager, who simultaneously commands profound expertise in integration management,” Lufthansa Executive Board Chairman and CEO Christoph Franz said. Jaan Albrecht has been CEO of Star for ten years and has helped in expansion of the Star Alliance in worldwide air traffic competition....