The chief executive of Air Canada has been elected as the new chairperson of the Star Alliance chief executive board. Michael Rousseau succeeds United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby, who has held the title since December 2020.

The Star Alliance airline network was established in 1997 and consists of 25 global member airlines including Air Canada. Each of the member airlines is represented by its CEO on the board.

Rousseau was appointed president and chief executive of Air Canada in February 2021.

“I am looking forward to working with the board over the next two years to continue our progressive work in delivering a seamless customer experience,” Rousseau said, adding, “At Star Alliance, we are committed to the vision of an effortlessly connected world, and I invite every member of our Alliance to join me in making this vision a reality in 2025 and beyond.”

Star Alliance member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United.

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