oneworld has appointed Ole Orver as its new CEO and will join the alliance on April 1, 2026.
Orver brings over 20 years of industry experience to the role. He most recently served as chief commercial officer at Finnair — a oneworld member airline. He led the airline's transformation of its commercial and network strategy, including the introduction of new revenue and loyalty intiatives.
“With [Orver's] proven track record of driving commercial performance, deep knowledge of airline partnerships, and extensive international experience, he will continue to deliver on the slate of forthcoming customer-first initiatives that further strengthen oneworld's position as the world's premium airline alliance,” said American Airlines CEO and current oneworld governing board chairman Robert Isom.
Prior to Finnair, Orver served as SVP - network management at Qatar Airways, which is also a oneworld member airline.
He also served in leadership roles at Air Berlin, LOT Polish Airlines and SAS Scandinavian Airlines.
“Together with our member airlines, we will continue the work to showcase the world's premium alliance, elevate the customer journey, and unlock new tools and technology,” said Orver. “By combining our global reach with shared innovation and a relentless focus on excellence, I look forward to delivering even greater value to our members, their customers, and the communities we serve.”
Orver replaced outgoing CEO Nathaniel Pieper who recently took on the role of chief commercial officer at American Airlines.