GOL Linhas Aéreas has appointed André Fehlauer as its new Chief Executive Officer, while expanding the responsibilities of current Chief Operating Officer Albert Perez, who will become President and COO.
Fehlauer will join GOL in September 2026, succeeding Celso Ferrer, who will step down as CEO on August 31 to pursue a new professional opportunity.
A former GOL executive, Fehlauer spent eight years with the airline, serving as CEO of Smiles in Argentina and Brazil. He most recently led Brazilian loyalty programme Livelo as CEO and previously held positions at Citi and Credicard.
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Perez joined GOL in early 2024 after more than two decades in the aviation industry, including senior leadership roles at Avianca, JetSMART and Vueling. In his expanded role as President and COO, he will continue overseeing GOL’s operations while taking on additional responsibilities.
Ferrer has served as GOL’s CEO since 2022 and spent more than 20 years with the airline. During his tenure, he guided the carrier through financial and operational restructuring and its integration with Abra Group.
According to Abra Group, the new leadership structure is designed to support GOL’s next phase of growth and value creation while maintaining strategic continuity across the group.
