Norwegian Air’s New CEO Sees First Priority As Returning to Profits


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Interestingly, new Norwegian Air chief Jacob Schram has plenty of experience dealing with takeovers and mergers from his time in the retail trade. Might Norwegian want to tap this experience as part of future plans?

Low-cost airline Norwegian has appointed Jacob Schram as its new CEO. Schram is the long-term replacement for founder Bjørn Kjos, who stepped down in July. Geir Karlsen, who has served as acting CEO, will then revert to his role as chief financial officer and deputy CEO. Schram officially takes over on January 1. Schram, 57, has spent a lot of his career