Norwegian names new CE
Norwegian Air Shuttle has appointed Jacob Schram as its new CE, filling the gap left when co-founder and long-standing CE Bjorn Kjos left the airline in July. Schram will start his new role Jan 1, 2020. Geir Karlsen, who has been acting CE since Kjos stepped down, will continue as CFO and deputy CE. “[Schram’s] extensive management experience from global companies, proven leadership skills, strong commercial consumer orientation and impressive track record of value creation will greatly benefit Norwegian as the company enters into a new phase,” board chairman Niels Smedegaard said. The carrier has been facing financial difficulties linked to its ambitious fleet and expansion drive over the past few years, and has more recently pledged to focus on profitability over growth. <br/>
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Norwegian names new CE
Norwegian Air Shuttle has appointed Jacob Schram as its new CE, filling the gap left when co-founder and long-standing CE Bjorn Kjos left the airline in July. Schram will start his new role Jan 1, 2020. Geir Karlsen, who has been acting CE since Kjos stepped down, will continue as CFO and deputy CE. “[Schram’s] extensive management experience from global companies, proven leadership skills, strong commercial consumer orientation and impressive track record of value creation will greatly benefit Norwegian as the company enters into a new phase,” board chairman Niels Smedegaard said. The carrier has been facing financial difficulties linked to its ambitious fleet and expansion drive over the past few years, and has more recently pledged to focus on profitability over growth. <br/>
