GoAir has announced the appointment of Cornelis Vrieswijk as its new chief executive officer effective June 4, 2018.
He will report to chairman Nusli Wadia, managing director Jeh Wadia, and the Board of Directors of GoAir.
“Cor [Cornelis Vrieswijk] will work with the Board and leadership team to expand and implement a range of strategic initiatives to lead the airline into its next phase of growth. I am confident that Cor will help scale GoAir further and establish it as a most profitable low-cost carrier in the highly competitive Indian market,” said Jeh Wadia, managing director, GoAir.
Mr. Vrieswijk, a seasoned global executive and a consultant with more than 25 years experience in the aviation and travel industry, has replaced former CEO Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, who quit the low-cost airline in December last year to join rival carrier IndiGo as Chief Operating Officer.
“He has rich experience in driving ventures, transitions, turnarounds and large-scale projects for diverse and multifaceted organizations with emphasis in aviation/travel and aircraft maintenance industry on a European Stage,” GoAir said in a statement.
Focus on expansion
Commenting on his appointment Mr. Vrieswijk said, “My primary focus will be to grow the airline to a strong position and modelling the desired changes for further growth and expansion.”
Go Air is now gearing up to start flights to international destinations. One of the major tasks of the new CEO will be to execute the plan effectively. Besides, the airline is also planning an Initial Public Offering of its shares and the new CEO will also be involved in the process.
