Theo Panagiotoulias is the new Star Alliance boss

The Star Alliance aviation alliance is getting a new Chief Executive Officer in Theo Panagiotoulias. The manager, who previously worked for Hawaiian Airlines, has around 25 years of experience in the industry.

"On behalf of the Star Alliance Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate Theo on his appointment as the next CEO of Star Alliance," said Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO and chair of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board. “Theo's international trade and airline experience has given him a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our industry today. I believe he is the right person to lead Star Alliance into the future."

In 2022, the alliance celebrated its 25th anniversary as the longest-standing international airline alliance. Several important milestones were also achieved, including the launch of the world's first airline alliance credit card with HSBC Australia and the creation of an intermodal travel model that expands the alliance's network beyond air to other modes of transport such as rail.