oneworld CEO Bruce Ashby to step down

oneworld stated (22-Jan-2016) Bruce Ashby is to step down as oneworld CEO in Jun-2016, after more than five years in the position. After accepting his resignation, the oneworld Governing Board began an appointment process to fill his position. Candidates from within the alliance and from outside will be considered. Mr Ashby said: "It has been a privilege to lead oneworld and work with its collection of the world's leading airlines, but after five years in this role it makes sense for me to move on at this time." oneworld Governing Board Chairman Ivan Chu, CEO of Cathay Pacific, added: "Bruce Ashby has led oneworld through a period of tremendous transformation, as the alliance added many more great member airlines, introduced more attractive services and benefits for our most loyal customers and increased the revenues generated for all our member airlines. On behalf of us all, I thank him for his outstanding contribution and for offering to stay on as we identify his successor." [more - original PR]