Airline Leadership Transition Ahead of Scheduling

Air Canada President and CEO Michael Rousseau has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026. Rousseau will remain in his role and on the board until a successor is in place. The airline has been developing an internal pipeline of senior executives and launching an external search. Board chair Vagn Sorensen praised Rousseau’s track record, highlighting the airline’s improved financial footing and customer-focused initiatives. Rousseau cited his experience chairing the Star Alliance CEO board and IATA board as career highlights. This news was first reported by AeroTime.