The Board of Directors of Caribbean Airlines has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Garvin Medera resigned from his position, effective immediately.

In a release this morning, the Board thanked Mr. Medera for his years of service and leadership and wished him the best in his future endeavours.

The outgoing CEO thanked “all the employees of Caribbean Airlines who have done such a fantastic job over the past few years, facing some very difficult challenges and being their best, time and again, for each other and our passengers”. He also thanked “partners for their support and commitment and customers for their trust and loyalty. I wish everyone well.”

In the Meantime, the Board said it has appointed Acting CEO Nirmala Ramai until further notice to ensure continuity and stability.

Under the guidance of the Board, Ramai will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support the airline through this transition.

Caribbean Airlines will continue to operate its full schedule, with no disruption to customers or partners.

The Board of Directors emphasizes that this leadership transition comes at an important time for the airline and is part of its ongoing focus on stability, safety and accountability.

As part of this transition, the Board and Senior Leadership Team said it will be focusing on five key initiatives: supporting employees and stakeholders with open communication and care; reviewing operations to increase efficiency and modernization; enhancing the customer experience with improved services; developing a long-term, financially responsible and sustainable growth plan and conducting full and thorough audits of all departments and processes, to strengthen governance, safety, and accountability.

The Board said the airline has reaffirmed its commitment to developing and promoting talent from within the organization, before seeking external candidates to provide employees with clear opportunities for growth and career advancement.

The Board added that the airline will continue to serve the region with pride, reliability and a steadfast commitment to safety.