Fiji Airways to get new boss as Andre Viljoens’ departure is announced

Viljoen takes MK reins

Air Mauritius has appointed Andre Viljoen as its next CEO, with effect from October 15. In October, Viljoen will step down from his current role as MD and CEO of Fiji Airways, after 10 years with the airline. To ensure continuity, Viljoen will remain on the Board of Directors after his transition. Fiji Airways said this would not cause a conflict of interest as Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways CEO steps down to take on Air Mauritius top job

Fiji Airways' CEO and MD Andre Viljoen will step down from his role in October to take up the CEO role at Air Mauritius.

After an extensive recruitment campaign, the Board of Directors of Air Mauritius finally chose Andre Viljoen to become the next Chief Executive Officer of the national aviation company. He will take up his duties from 15 October 2025, in just over 4 months. Meanwhile, it is the Management Committee, with executive powers, that will continue to lead Air Mauritius. Andre Viljoen is not unknown to Air Mauritius. He had already, in the past, between…

Viljoen to depart Fiji Airways for Air Mauritius

Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Andre Viljoen will be stepping down from his role later this year. The National Airline confirmed this in a statement this afternoon. It says Viljoen has accepted the position of Chief Executive at Air Mauritius. Board Chair Nalin Patel expressed gratitude for Viljoen’s contribution to the company saying […]

Fiji Airways to get new boss as Andre Viljoens’ departure is announced

Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andre Viljoen will be stepping down from his role, effective October 2025. He has accepted the position of CEO at Air Mauritius and will be returning home after a decade in Fiji. On behalf of the Board and the entire Fiji Airways Group, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Andre for his outstanding leadership over the past 10 years,” said Mr Nalin Patel, Chairman of Fiji A…

Fiji Airways CEO Andre Viljoen to Step Down in October

Fiji Airways has officially announced that its Managing Director and CEO, Andre Viljoen, will step down in October 2025 after 10 years at the helm. He will take up the role of CEO at Air Mauritius, marking a return home after a decade of transformative leadership in Fiji. Fiji Airways Chairman Nalin Patel expressed gratitude for Mr Viljoen’s contributions, noting that under his leadership the airline achieved significant milestones, including: …