MONTREAL — Air Canada has realigned its senior executive management team, effective May 1, 2025.
According to Air Canada president and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rousseau, the changes are designed to capitalize on cross-functional capabilities within the senior executive team.
“Air Canada is now well underway with its New Frontiers strategy and in support of our growth program, which will accelerate as new aircraft begin arriving late in 2025, we are realigning certain senior executive functions. These changes will reinforce our management structure by promoting cross-functional capabilities among our senior executives, adding to the resiliency of our already very strong senior leadership team,” said Rousseau.
As part of the changes, Craig Landry, previously Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer and President of Aeroplan. In his new role, Landry will oversee the corporation’s technology functions, with responsibility for digital, data, cyber security and artificial intelligence functions.
Mark Nasr, previously Executive Vice President, Marketing & Digital and President, Aeroplan, has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer. In his new role, Nasr will be responsible for Flight Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Airports, In-Flight Service, Contact Centres, International Operations, Regional Express Carriers and Onboard Cabins and Systems groups.
Lastly, Mark Galardo, previously Executive Vice President, Revenue & Network Planning and President, Cargo, has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo. In addition to his current role, Galardo will also be responsible for marketing, leading the design and development of the Air Canada brand.
For more information go to www.aircanada.com.