New Delhi: Jet Airways chief executive Nikos Kardassis has resigned after a five-year stint with the company, and chief operating officer Capt Hameed Ali is the interim chief executive, the airline said today.
The Naresh Goyal-led airline said in a filing to the BSE that Mr. Kardassis resigned with effect from June 5, but it did not give any reason.
"The board recognizes the significant contributions made by Mr. Kardassis over five years to enable the company to secure its leadership position in the aviation industry and greatly appreciates his efforts," Jet Airways said in its statement.
This was his second innings with Jet. Ever since the airline clinched a stake sale deal with the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways in the last week of April, whereby it agreed to sell 24 per cent stake for Rs. 2,042 crore, the industry was abuzz with speculation that Mr. Kardassis was on his way out.
07/06/13 Press Trust of India/NDTV.com
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The Naresh Goyal-led airline said in a filing to the BSE that Mr. Kardassis resigned with effect from June 5, but it did not give any reason.
"The board recognizes the significant contributions made by Mr. Kardassis over five years to enable the company to secure its leadership position in the aviation industry and greatly appreciates his efforts," Jet Airways said in its statement.
This was his second innings with Jet. Ever since the airline clinched a stake sale deal with the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways in the last week of April, whereby it agreed to sell 24 per cent stake for Rs. 2,042 crore, the industry was abuzz with speculation that Mr. Kardassis was on his way out.
07/06/13 Press Trust of India/NDTV.com
