Articles tagged “ben smith”

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Three Things We Learned from Air France-KLM’s 2023 Results

A mixed set of results from Air France-KLM shows that even during the post-pandemic boom, profitability cannot be taken for granted.

Three Things We Learned from Air France-KLM’s 2023 Results

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TAP Air Portugal Sale Delayed Up To a Year, Air France-KLM CEO Says

Air France-KLM found a "low-risk way" to participate in European airline consolidation with its SAS deal, even as it waits a bit longer for a chance at prize TAP Air Portugal.

TAP Air Portugal Sale Delayed Up To a Year, Air France-KLM CEO Says

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Skift Global Forum Preview: Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Reveals How He’s Winning Over Labor

Air France-KLM has been content with the status quo for a long time. Under new CEO Ben Smith, that's changing. But is it too much change, too fast?

Skift Global Forum Preview: Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Reveals How He’s Winning Over Labor

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New Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Begins Putting His Imprint on Air France

Insiders sometimes privately ask if Ben Smith will be a short-timer at Air France-KLM. He is trying to bring big change to a company plagued by inertia. But change is happening. Let's see if Smith will have traction.

New Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Begins Putting His Imprint on Air France

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Air France-KLM CEO Says Company Would Consider Buying a Competitor

The Air France-KLM merger has been a textbook example of how hard it is to meld corporate cultures. But CEO Ben Smith isn't letting that deter him from taking a look at new acquisitions. Too soon?

Air France-KLM CEO Says Company Would Consider Buying a Competitor

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It’s Time to Let Air France-KLM’s New CEO Take Charge

KLM CEO Pieter Elbers is one of the most respected airline managers in the world. But KLM is not an independent airline and ultimately he should be accountable to group CEO Ben Smith.

It’s Time to Let Air France-KLM’s New CEO Take Charge