easyJet appoints new Non-Executive Director

LONDON - easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) announced on Wednesday that Elyes Mrad will join its Board as a Non-Executive Director from June 1, 2025. Mrad, who is currently Executive Vice President at Hertz International, brings a wealth of experience from the travel and hospitality sectors to the airline’s Audit Committee.

Mrad’s career includes leadership roles at Certares, a private equity firm specializing in hospitality and travel, and American Express (NYSE:AXP) Global Business Travel. He has also held senior positions at Sita, JTI, and Rolex, and is the Chair of the Board for Zytlyn Technologies AG, a company that specializes in AI-powered travel data and analytics. Based in Geneva, Mrad will contribute his extensive knowledge of the EMEA, Latam, and Asia Pacific markets to the British airline.

The company also disclosed that Dr. Detlef Trefzger will step down from the easyJet Board on the same date to concentrate on his other professional commitments. Harald Eisenaecher is set to take over as Chair of the Safety & Operational Readiness Committee from Trefzger.

Sir Stephen Hester, Chair of easyJet, expressed gratitude to Dr. Trefzger for his significant contributions to the Board and his leadership of the Safety & Operational Readiness Committee. Hester also welcomed Mrad, highlighting the value of his extensive experience in hospitality and travel for the airline’s strategy to drive long-term shareholder value.

The changes come at a time when the airline industry is continuously evolving, and companies like easyJet are looking to strengthen their governance and strategic capabilities to navigate the competitive landscape.

These Board changes have been communicated as part of a press release statement by easyJet.

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