Hogan out at Etihad as strategy changes, threatening thousands of other jobs

There are to be a number of management changes in the airline industry.  Handesblatt is reporting that James Hogan, the chief executive of Etihad Aviation Group, is on his way out, following the carrier’s string of acquisitions in Europe, which have yet to pay off.

Known as a micro-manager and tough boss, Mr Hogan tried to boost Etihad’s position in Europe by buying stakes in Air Berlin, Air Serbia and Alitalia. However, the strategy has led to losses of €2.5bn, with Air ...