EASYJET will have to find a new chief executive following the early retirement of current boss the literally easy going New Zealander Ray Webster, who in fact celebrates ten years with the Luton-based airline.
During his tenure easyJet has expanded from a small three aircraft carrier with not even its own Air Operator”s Certificate, to one of Europe”s major airlines with currently something around 100 aircraft in its fleet, last year confirming an order for 120 Airbus A319”s with options for a further 120.
On the appointment of his successor Ray will resign from the Board and, up until 30 November 2006, will report to the Chairman, carrying out specified tasks for the company.
In the meantime the airline”s founder and largest shareholder Stelios Haji-Ioannou returns to the board.
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