Hogan to leave Etihad July 1; Gammell named interim group CE

Etihad Aviation Group has confirmed that president and CE James Hogan will leave the company July 1, naming chief people & performance officer Ray Gammell as his interim replacement. Etihad said Gammell will assume “full management responsibilities” with immediate effect. The carrier said Hogan’s permanent successor will be announced “in the next few weeks.” Gammell joined Etihad in 2009 and has led the airline’s people strategy. Before this he accrued more than 20 years’ leadership experience, spanning roles with technology firm Intel Corporation in the US and Ireland and in the finance sector with Royal Bank of Scotland. He also spent time as an officer in the Irish armed forces. Etihad also announced that SVP-group treasurer Ricky Thirion will become group CFO, replacing James Rigney. <br/>