Fiji Airways will immediately begin the search for a suitable successor to Stefan Pichler who is leaving the airline to take up a new appointment in Germany next February.
The airline’s Chairman, Nalin Patel, says they respect Pichler’s decision to respond to the call of his country to return home and help turn around his country’s national airline, Air Berlin.
Pichler will continue as a Board Member of Fiji Airways and will assist with the selection and the transition to a successor, as well as with the further strategic development of the Group.
Patel says Fiji Airways has made great progress and the company is definitely on track for a successful future.
He adds the Board will make sure that Fiji Airways will continue to deliver outstanding value to its customers, its staff and its shareholders.
Pichler says it is with tears in his eyes that he will have to leave the most rewarding job in his career.
He paid tribute to his team adding as a Board member, he will help to make sure that Fiji Airways will become the best boutique airline in the world.
