Celso Ferrer leaves GOL and moves to Boeing

Celso Ferrer, new Boeing manager for Latin America, stops being CEO of Brazilian airline GOL Brasil

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Changes in senior management Boeing on Latin America, Celso Ferrer will lead the region, but leaves office as CEO of GOAL.

The Latin American aeronautical industry registers important executive movements. Boeing appointed Celso Ferrer as your new president for Latin America and the Caribe, position that he will formally assume next 4 September 2026 to lead the strategy, operations and growth of the American manufacturer in the region.

Boeing changes direction in the region

Ferrer has more than two decades of experience in the airline sector. Before joining Boeing, He served as executive director for four years. (CEO) from GOL Airlines. His time at the Brazilian airline included functions as director of operations, vice president of planning and active fleet-rated pilot Boeing 737.

About his appointment, The doctor. Brendan Nelson AO, president of Boeing Global, He highlighted that Ferrer's experience and leadership capacity will be key to facing the challenges and opportunities of the regional market.. For his part, Ferrer expressed his enthusiasm for joining the manufacturer in a stage of expansion for aviation in Latin America.

Leadership transition at GOL Linhas Aéreas

Following Ferrer's departure to assume his new role in Boeing, GOAL Linhas Aereas—a subsidiary of the Abra Group—announced restructurings in its executive leadership as of September 2026.

André Fehlauer will take over as new CEO (CEO) of the airline. Fehlauer returns to GOL after serving as CEO of the Livelo loyalty program and having a previous eight-year stint leading Smiles in Brazil and Argentina.

In a complementary way, Albert Perez, current director of operations (COO) from GOAL, will expand his responsibilities by being named president and COO. Perez, more than 20 years of accumulated experience in companies such as Avianca, JetSMART and Vueling, will continue to monitor the operational performance and efficiency of the company's network.

Adrian Neuhauser, CEO of Open Group, thanked Ferrer for his management in the restructuring and integration process of GOAL, and supported the arrival of Fehlauer and the promotion of Perez to consolidate the next phase of growth of the group in the region.

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