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Lufthansa chairman announces departure, search for successor on track

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on May 6, 2025

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Lufthansa Chairman Announces Departure, Successor Search Continues

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lufthansa Chairman Karl-Ludwig Kley will not run again as head of the German airline group's supervisory board, he told an annual investors' meeting on Tuesday, adding that the search for a successor in 2026 was on track.

(Reporting by Ilona Wissenbach, Writing by Rachel More; Editing by Ludwig Burger)

Key Takeaways

  • Lufthansa Chairman Karl-Ludwig Kley will not seek re-election.
  • The search for a new chairman is on track for 2026.
  • Kley made the announcement at an annual investors' meeting.
  • The decision impacts Lufthansa's supervisory board leadership.
  • Lufthansa is a major German airline group.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the announcement by Lufthansa Chairman Karl-Ludwig Kley that he will not seek re-election, and the ongoing search for his successor.
Who is Karl-Ludwig Kley?
Karl-Ludwig Kley is the current chairman of Lufthansa's supervisory board, a major German airline group.
When is the successor expected?
The search for a successor is on track for 2026.

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