Avianca Appoints Gabriel Oliva as President Amid Leadership Transition

Avianca has announced a leadership succession plan, with CEO Frederico Pedreira set to step down on February 28, 2026. Gabriel Oliva, who has been CCO since 2021, has been appointed President, alongside his current role. A new COO will be appointed after Pedreira’s departure. The airline has seen significant growth under Pedreira’s leadership, expanding its network to over 160 routes and 80 destinations, and transporting over 38 million passengers in 2024. The transition plan was confirmed by Avianca and AeroTime.