The CEO of Kenya Airways is stepping down. Allan Kilavuka will retire after six years leading the national carrier. His tenure, which started in 2020, was defined by constant crisis management. He guided the airline through the pandemic, a major pilot strike, and parts shortages that limited flights. The company did manage to post its first profit in nearly a decade last year under his watch.
Chief Operating Officer George Kamal will take over as interim CEO. Kamal is a veteran pilot and aviation executive who previously worked for airlines like Etihad and Air Arabia. The board has begun searching for a permanent replacement. Kilavuka previously led the budget subsidiary Jambojet and worked for General Electric before taking the top job at the struggling flag carrier.
Chief Operating Officer George Kamal will take over as interim CEO. Kamal is a veteran pilot and aviation executive who previously worked for airlines like Etihad and Air Arabia. The board has begun searching for a permanent replacement. Kilavuka previously led the budget subsidiary Jambojet and worked for General Electric before taking the top job at the struggling flag carrier.
