Former SAS leader succeeds Michael Rousseau, pushed to the start for his lack of French
Air Canada appoints Anko Van der Werff as new CEO
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By Le Figaro with AFP On July 8, 2026 at 3:09 pm Add Le Figaro to your favourite sources The former leader had been pushed to the exit by a controversy about his lack of command of the French language. Van der Werff succeeds Michael Rousseau, who will retire on August 31, after 19 years with the airline, including five as CEO. Michael Derrer Fuchs / ADOBE STOCK Anko Van der Werff, who will take up his duties at the end of January, was chosen because he met "a number of performance criteria, including the ability to communicate in French", explained the company in a press release.
Furthermore, Read also: Air Canada lowers the floor number of Francophone flight attendants on select flights Air Canada's big boss, Michael Rousseau, announces his departure.
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By Le Figaro with AFP On July 8, 2026 at 3:09 pm Add Le Figaro to your favourite sources The former leader had been pushed to the exit by a controversy about his lack of command of the French language.
according to Le Figaro — ActualitésVan der Werff succeeds Michael Rousseau, who will retire on August 31, after 19 years with the airline, including five as CEO.
according to Radio-CanadaMichael Derrer Fuchs / ADOBE STOCK Anko Van der Werff, who will take up his duties at the end of January, was chosen because he met "a number of performance criteria, including the ability to communicate in French", explained the company in a press release.
according to Le Figaro — ActualitésRead also: Air Canada lowers the floor number of Francophone flight attendants on select flights Air Canada's big boss, Michael Rousseau, announces his departure
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