Antonoaldo Neves appointed CEO of Etihad Aviation Group as it enters its next phase of sustainable growth

Antonoaldo Neves appointed CEO of Etihad Aviation Group as it enters its next phase of sustainable growth

- Tony Douglas to serve as an advisor to the Board of ADQ Aviation and Aerospace Services Company during his transition period supporting Abu Dhabi’s wider ambitions in the sector.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – ADQ, an Abu Dhabi based investment and holding company, together with Etihad’s Board of Directors, announce the appointment of Antonoaldo Neves as Group Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group, succeeding Tony Douglas as Group CEO, who has decided to pursue an opportunity elsewhere, and will serve during his transition period as an advisor to the Board of ADQ Aviation and Aerospace Services Company.

Antonoaldo Neves was CEO and Board Member of TAP, the National Airline of Portugal, where he successfully led a major turnaround that resulted in a more valuable company, with better customer service and more passengers, significantly contributing to tourism development in Portugal. Prior to TAP, Antonoaldo was the President of Azul Airlines in Brazil, where he successfully led the company to IPO in the NYSE. Antonoaldo was also a partner at McKinsey and Company, where he developed the long-term plan for the aviation sector development in Brazil.

His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of Etihad Aviation Group, said: “Tony has led Etihad through some