Transat A.T. Inc. has named Marc-Philippe Lumpé as Chief Airline Operations Officer, in charge of all of the company's airline operations.
Lumpé will replace Jean-François Lemay, who has led Air Transat since 2013, effective June 1. Lemay, whose departure was announced previously, will work alongside him during a transition period.
The new TS executive is currently based in London as Director, Turnaround & Restructuring, Aerospace & Defence for AlixPartners, a global business consulting firm.
He has over 20 years of professional experience in the aviation industry and has held various management positions, including with Virgin Atlantic Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Berlin and Thomas Cook Airlines. Earlier in his career he served as a pilot for Lufthansa.
Lumpé holds a PhD in business administration from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom, as well as a master's degree in economics and an MBA from the University of Hagen in Germany. He is fluent in French, English, German and Spanish.
"I am very excited to be joining an airline that is known among its Canadian and international customers for its operational efficiency and friendly service," Lumpé said. "As part of Transat's senior management team, I will put my energy and skills to work on an ambitious strategic plan to further develop everything that makes Air Transat the world's best leisure airline and to ensure its long-term success."
Transat President and CEO Annick Guérard welcomed Lumpé aboard.
"We are delighted to welcome Marc-Philippe to the Transat team. His extensive experience in aviation, particularly in the areas of operations, quality, maintenance, procurement and IT, as well as his managerial skills, both strategic and operational, are undeniable assets for the long-term recovery and development of our aviation activities."
Guérard also praised the work of Lemay.
"I want to express my sincere thanks to Jean-François for the many years he has devoted to Transat, and in particular his nearly 10 years leading Air Transat," Guérard said. "(He) has demonstrated an unwavering commitment and has led key initiatives for the airline which are laying solid foundations for the future, including the reduction of air costs and transformation of the fleet."
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