Airlines · Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Contenders emerge for SAS CEO vacancy

By AvTLDR Editorial Desk

Following the departure of Anko van der Werff, speculation has begun regarding the next CEO of SAS as Air France-KLM prepares to take majority control.

TL;DR

Potential candidates include internal leaders, external industry executives, and Air France-KLM integration officials, with the final choice expected to signal the level of autonomy SAS will retain. The leadership change is a critical juncture for SAS as it transitions under the ownership of the Air France-KLM Group.

Skift Airlines14 Jul, 17:19 BST

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