Pegasus Airlines installs a new leadership team at Smartwings
Following its acquisition of Smartwings Group and Czech Airlines, Pegasus Airlines appoints two of its senior executives as CEO and CFO of the Czech carrier.
Following the takeover of Smartwings and Czech Airlines by Pegasus Airlines, the Czech airline has been placed under new corporate leadership. Pegasus Airlines finalized the acquisition of Smartwings Group, including Czech Airlines, in early October.
Effective 1 October, Emre Pekesen was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Smartwings, while Nur Karabacak was named Chief Financial Officer. Both executives join the carrier directly from Pegasus Airlines. In his previous role at Pegasus, Pekesen worked as Group Director of Sales and Network Planning. During that time, Karabacak served as Group Head of Budget, Reporting and Cost Control.
In terms of flight operations, Smartwings operates a fleet consisting of Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft. Operating out of the Czech Republic, the airline conducts flights serving numerous destinations across Europe as well as additional routes beyond.
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