Oltion Carkaxhija is appointed EVP Transformation Air France-KLM. He will become a member of the Air France-KLM Group executive committee and will report directly to Benjamin Smith, the carrier’s chief executive, effective as of October 1.
With a transversal approach, and liaising with all stakeholders involved, Carkaxhija will implement strong measures to structurally improve the Air France-KLM unit costs and discipline the external spending.
"The Covid-19 crisis is forcing us to accelerate our projects and be flexible,” said Smith. "To help the Air France-KLM Group to overcome this unprecedented crisis, the French and Dutch governments have provided us with financial support amounting to €10.4 billion.
With such help, we have a great responsibility to our employees, our shareholders and customers. The transformation within the Group, in full alignment with the airlines, is critical to strengthen our competitiveness. Carkaxhija has strong experience in our industry and has already achieved major milestones for the Air France-KLM Group. I have full confidence in his ability to lead our transformation. Please join me in wishing him every success in his new role."