Tag: Benjamin Smith
Ben Smith: how has his five-year tenure at Air France-KLM fared?
Five years after his appointment as head of Air France-KLM, Ben Smith's assessment is extremely positive, especially given the events he has had to deal with. But that shouldn't blind us to the fact that there is still room...
Air France victim of white-collar terrorism!
Air France-KLM's long road to recapitalization, made unavoidable by the health crisis, is not over. But this is just another long episode in the history of a business that has rarely held its destiny in its own hands.
Terrorism has...
The Dutch government increases its stake in Air France-KLM: the honeymoon is over
The Netherlands has just announced the acquisition of 12.68% of the capital of Air France-KLM in order to better defend Dutch interests in the airline. And plans to raise its stake to the same level as the French government,...
New governance at Air France-KLM: priority to efficiency (and much noise for nothing)
Air France-KLM has just given birth to a new governance after a period of questioning about the future of Pieter Elbers, the chairman of the KLM board of directors, who will finally keep his position.
A depoliticized and business-oriented Air...
Tensions to come between KLM and Air France-KLM?
There is turbulence at Air France-KLM and, for once, it is KLM that is shaking things up, with tensions between the Dutch airline and the group.
The reason for the discord: the desire of Ben Smith, the new chairman of...
Air France: the chance of being a challenger!
Things are moving at Air France since the arrival of Ben Smith. The Joon experiment is over, fare structures are being brought back into line, and Air France's positioning and ambitions are being clarified. Honestly, we didn't expect him...
Air France: Ben Smith’s challenges
As soon as he is settled in, the new Air France-KLM boss and temporary head of Air France will have to face various challenges.
Restore customer trust
One can say what one wants the customer does not like to live with...
Benjamin Smith: a good choice for Air France-KLM?
Unless there is a last-minute surprise, Air France-KLM is expected to confirm the appointment of Benjamin Smith, the current number 2 at Air Canada, as CEO this afternoon. I say except in the case of a surprise, because in...