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Luis Gallego
Chief Executive Officer, International Airlines Group · United Kingdom
Luis Gallego is the CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG). Gallego is based in the United Kingdom. Gallego was born in 1968 in Madrid and educated at IESE Business School and Technical University of Madrid.
Luis Gallego Martín is a Spanish engineer and businessman who succeeded Willie Walsh as the chief executive officer (CEO) of International Airlines Group in 2020. He is the former CEO of Iberia.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Luis Gallego's leadership of International Airlines Group across multiple fronts, including his appointment as chairman of the oneworld alliance governing board and his public commentary on operational and market challenges. Headlines have tracked Gallego's statements on Aer Lingus margin performance, fuel price pressures affecting fares and profitability, and consolidation dynamics within European aviation, alongside discussion of potential industry acquisitions and IAG's financial performance.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1968 · Madrid
- Citizenship
- Spain
- Education
- IESE Business School, Technical University of Madrid
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Luis Gallego: FAQ
- Who is Luis Gallego?
- Luis Gallego is the Chief Executive Officer of International Airlines Group, based in United Kingdom.
- What company does Luis Gallego lead?
- Luis Gallego is CEO of International Airlines Group.
- Where was Luis Gallego educated?
- Luis Gallego studied at IESE Business School, Technical University of Madrid.