Boeing will have Celso Ferrer as president of its Latin America and Caribbean operations from September 4, 2026.
Ferrer will oversee Boeing’s operations and strategy in the region. He joins the company after serving as CEO of GOL Linhas Aéreas for four years.
He previously held the role of Chief Operating Officer at GOL, where he was responsible for operations, safety, airports, planning, network, supply chain, and fleet. Before that, he spent five years as Vice President of Planning, covering pricing and alliances.
Ferrer began his career at GOL as an intern and is also a certified airline pilot. He previously flew Boeing 737 aircraft for the airline.
Dr. Brendan Nelson AO, president of Boeing Global, said, “Celso brings exceptional experience, leadership skills, and expertise to this role. With more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, Celso is the right person to address the opportunities and challenges this dynamic and important region presents for Boeing.”
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Ferrer said, “It is a great pleasure and, at the same time, a privilege to have the opportunity to join Boeing during a period of expansion in such a dynamic region as Latin America. I’m honored by the trust the company has placed in me and look forward with enthusiasm to the challenges and opportunities ahead in this new chapter of my career.”
Ferrer holds degrees in Economics from the University of São Paulo and International Relations from PUC-SP, as well as an Executive MBA from INSEAD.
