Kenya Airways names acting CEO

Jambojet Chief Executive Allan Kilavuka. He will now head Kenya Airways in an acting capacity. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Former CEO Sebastian Mikosz earlier this year in a shock announcement said he will quit from the helm of the airline in December, coming before his term expires in June next year.
  • Mr Mikosz, who helped turn around flag carrier LOT Polish Airlines as its CEO, was hired in June 2017 to also turn around the struggling KQ.
  • His strategy included fleet expansion, adding of new routes and collaboration with African airlines that were seen as a threat to KQ’s regional market share.