Air Canada is changing the job descriptions of the three lead executives effective May 1st.
Chief Executive Michael Rousseau said on April 22 that the changing responsibility aims to support Air Canada's growth strategy and will anticipate new aircraft arriving later this year.
“These changes will strengthen the management structure and increase the resilience of an already very strong leadership team by promoting cross-working capabilities among senior executives,” Rousseau says.
Mark Garraldo, vice president of revenue and network planning, will become Air Canada's Chief Commercial Officer and continue his role as president of Air Canada Cargo.
Garaldo has worked for Air Canada for over 20 years and has influenced the company's fleet and network strategy.
“Galardo will be in charge of marketing and will lead the design and development of the Air Canada brand,” the airline says.
Air Canada's CEO has been vacant since Lucy Gilemet retired in April 2023.
Chief Operations Officer Craig Landry will transition to the role of Chief Innovation Officer and President of Aeroplan, the carrier's customer loyalty program.
Additionally, Mark Nasr, formerly vice president of marketing and digital and president of Aeroplan, has been appointed CEO.
Air Canada expects to receive the first of its 30 Airbus A321XLRS in the fourth quarter in March, holding solid orders. The longest variant of the A321neo is sold by Airbus as a game changer for transatlantic operators.
