Michalis Kouveliotis Takes Over as AEGEAN's New CEO
After leading the Greek airline for two decades, Dimitris Gerogiannis hands over the CEO position to Michalis Kouveliotis.
- Michalis Kouveliotis has been appointed as the new CEO of AEGEAN.
- He succeeds Dimitris Gerogiannis, who led the carrier for 20 years.
- Gerogiannis remains with the company as a Management Advisor overseeing the technical base and training center.
The leadership transition at AEGEAN does not impact current flight schedules or operations for travelers flying between Israel and Greece. Passengers can continue booking and flying as usual, while keeping standard travel checks in mind.
Leadership Transition at AEGEAN
Greek carrier AEGEAN has announced a major executive transition with Michalis Kouveliotis stepping in as the airline's new Chief Executive Officer. Kouveliotis previously served as Chief Financial Officer before the company was listed on the Athens Stock Exchange and took on the role of Deputy CEO in early 2025 to coordinate departments ahead of the handover.
End of a Two-Decade Era
Outgoing CEO Dimitris Gerogiannis served at the helm for 20 years, having joined the carrier during its inaugural year of operations in 1999. Gerogiannis will continue supporting the enterprise as a Management Advisor, focusing on the development of the company's Technical Base and Training Center.
Looking Ahead to the Next Generation
AEGEAN Chairman Eftichios Vassilakis praised Gerogiannis for his foundational contributions alongside late founder Theodoros Vassilakis. The chairman emphasized that the primary objective moving forward is to advance the company's second generation of executives while upholding core corporate values.
