Adrian Neuhauser to take over as CEO of Grupo Abra and Frederico Pedreira to become Avianca’s President
As of January 2024, Adrian Neuhauser will be the new CEO of Grupo Abra, and will continue to accompany avianca’s growth as Executive Vice-Chairman of its Board of Directors. In turn, Frederico Pedreira will assume leadership of the airline as CEO and President.
The changes announced will continue to align the Abra Group’s expansion strategy with the execution of avianca’s business plan in Latin America.
Since his arrival at avianca in 2019 as Chief Financial Officer, Neuhauser led the restructuring of the company; then, in 2021 he was appointed CEO and President; he also led the successful entry and exit process of Chapter 11; the reactivation of the post-pandemic operation in more than 26 countries; the transformation of the airline’s business model to be a more efficient, sustainable and competitive company; and, most recently, the rebranding.
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Pedreira arrived at avianca in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer and in his role, together with his team, managed to turn around the airline’s operational indicators, making it a benchmark for operational excellence. He was also instrumental in the transition to avianca’s new business model.
“I am proud of what our team has accomplished at avianca. I have full confidence in Fred and his leadership in executing avianca’s next steps. I look forward to continuing to work with him, and the entire team, for many years to come,” said Neuhauser.
I am honored and privileged to be able to team up with the more than 13,000 people who are part of our avianca”, said Pedreira.
Plataforma Informativa de Aviación Comercial líder en América Latina.