Philippine Airlines picks former SriLankan chief as new leader - LNW Lanka News Web

Philippine Airlines picks former SriLankan chief as new leader - LNW Lanka News Web

Philippine Airlines has appointed its first foreign leader, tapping on former SriLankan CEO Richard Nuttall to lead the national carrier. Nuttall will take helm of the Manila-headquartered carrier from 29 May, the airline discloses. He replaces outgoing president Stanley Ng, who will move to airline parent PAL Holdings as vice president and director. Nuttall’s appointment comes amid efforts aimed at “strengthening its leadership team and a bolde…

SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall appointed President of Philippine Airlines

Richard Nuttall Philippine Airlines (PAL) has appointed British national Richard Nuttall, the current CEO of SriLankan Airlines, as its new President, effective May 29, 2025. Nuttall becomes the first foreign national to lead Philippine Airlines in its 83-year history, marking a bold step in the airline’s push for international expansion and leadership renewal. Nuttall brings with him decades of global aviation experience across Asia, Africa, Eu…