Emerald Airlines has today announced the appointment of Keith Butler as the carrier’s new Chief Executive Officer effective March 2023. Mr. Butler will succeed Emerald Airlines’ Founder, Conor McCarthy, who will become Executive Chairman.
On Wednesday (January 11, 2023), Emerald Airlines announced the appointment of Keith Butler as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer effective March 2023. Mr. Butler will succeed the carrier’s Founder, Conor McCarthy, who will take on the role of Executive Chairman. With over 15 years in the aviation industry, Butler brings a wealth of experience to Emerald Airlines. Over the last five years he led CAE Parc Aviation, and previously held senior management positions with Aer Lingus across Commercial, Planning and HR, including the role of Chief Planning & Strategy Officer. Additionally, Mr. Butler was heavily involved in the Aer Lingus Transatlantic Business Model and the successful development of their Dublin hub.
In Today’s announcement, Emerald Airlines’ Founder and Executive Chairman, Conor McCarthy, said,
“I am delighted to warmly welcome Keith Butler to Emerald Airlines. Keith brings unmatched experience and expertise to our business and has a proven track record as an established leader within the industry - exactly what is needed to propel Emerald Airlines to its next stage of growth. With Keith’s background in Commercial, Planning, and Strategy, alongside his capabilities in driving growth and innovation, he is extremely well positioned to lead the next chapter in the evolution of Emerald Airlines. I look forward to supporting and working alongside Keith as he leads this wonderful airline to new heights, building on the progress that this amazing team have achieved thus far.”
Also commenting on his upcoming role as Emerald Airlines’ CEO, Keith Butler, said,
“I am delighted to be joining the great team at Emerald Airlines. I look forward to leading the team who have delivered on Emerald’s successful start-up and building on the solid foundations that have already been established. In the months ahead, I will work closely with them to drive the business forward, increasing routes, passenger numbers, and profitability.”
Mr. McCarthy’s move to Executive Chairman will allow him to spend more time on strategic opportunities in the sector and work even more closely with Emerald’s IAG partners, especially Aer Lingus and British Airways. McCarthy also serves as Executive Chairman of Dublin Aerospace, an aviation MRO company, which is growing rapidly. In his new role as CEO, Keith Butler will focus on the growth of Emerald Airlines, providing safe, friendly, and efficient air travel between Ireland, the UK and beyond.
Dublin-based Emerald Airlines is Ireland’s newest regional carrier and the exclusive operator of the Aer Lingus Regional route network. The airline offers a range of solutions including, franchise, wet-lease and private charter flying. Emerald Airlines’ dedicated team of aviation specialists provide customers with customized fleet solutions. Emerald Airlines currently operates Aer Lingus Regional flights from both Dublin and Belfast City airports with over 540 weekly flights on 20 routes to and from 16 airports including Bristol, Birmingham, Exeter, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Isle of Man, Newquay and others. By summer 2023, the carrier will operate over 580 weekly flights across 25 routes.
Managed by a team of highly-experienced aviation professionals, Emerald’s mission is to safely and sustainability grow the business through innovation, expertise and a commitment to exceeding the expectations of their customers and airline partners. Emerald has also established an airline company in Northern Ireland (Emerald Airlines UK Ltd) and has applied to the UK CAA for a UK AOC and Operating License.
Source: Emerald Airlines