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Anne Rigail

Chief Executive Officer, Air France · France

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-13

Anne Rigail is the CEO of Air France. Rigail is based in France. Rigail was born in 1969 in Metz and educated at Mines ParisTech.

Anne Rigail is a Mines Paris Tech graduate who joined Air Inter in 1991 and spent over 27 years progressing through operational and customer service roles at Air France, becoming EVP Customer in 2017 before her appointment as CEO in December 2018. She is the first woman to serve as CEO of Air France.

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Recent coverage of Anne Rigail has focused on operations and strategy at Air France, including the airline's expansion of Asian services amid shifting global flight patterns and leadership changes across affiliated operations. Headlines also reflect Rigail's tenure as the airline's chief executive, with coverage spanning her appointment, strategic initiatives including the role of rail transport, and the airline's fleet and route decisions.

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Born
March 8, 1969 · Metz
Citizenship
France
Education
Mines ParisTech
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the National Order of Merit

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Anne Rigail: FAQ

Who is Anne Rigail?
Anne Rigail is the Chief Executive Officer of Air France, based in France.
What company does Anne Rigail lead?
Anne Rigail is CEO of Air France.
Where was Anne Rigail educated?
Anne Rigail studied at Mines ParisTech.