Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Etihad Commercial Chief Arik De Resigns After Nearly Five Years
Arik De has left his job as a senior commercial leader at Etihad Airways.
He said goodbye in a LinkedIn post on October 8, 2026, after working at the airline for nearly five years.
He said Etihad’s revenue grew from about $3 billion to nearly $10 billion during his time there.
He also said the airline is on a path toward sustainable profits.
De thanked the people he worked with and the UAE.
He has not said what job he will do next.
Etihad has not announced who will take his place, so the role is currently open.
Etihad Airways Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer Arik De resigned with immediate effect after nearly five years at the airline.
De announced his departure in a LinkedIn post on October 8, 2026; Etihad had not issued an official statement or named a successor.
He cited Etihad’s revenue growth from about $3 billion to nearly $10 billion and its move toward a sustainable profit trajectory.
De thanked colleagues and the UAE, but did not disclose his next role; his farewell post did not mention CEO Antonoaldo Neves.
His departure leaves the senior commercial position vacant as Etihad prepares to begin rolling out a new premium lounge concept in 2027.
- Who
- Arik De, Etihad Airways’ Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer.
- What
- He resigned with immediate effect, leaving the airline’s senior commercial post vacant.
- When
- He announced his departure on October 8, 2026, after nearly five years at Etihad.
- Where
- Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- The articles do not state a specific reason for his resignation.
- Position
- Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer
- Tenure
- Nearly five years
- Announcement
- LinkedIn post dated October 8, 2026
- Revenue growth cited
- From about $3 billion to nearly $10 billion during De’s tenure
- Successor
- Etihad had not announced a replacement
- Etihad start date
- April 2022, initially as Vice President of Revenue and Commerce
- Premium lounge rollout
- Scheduled to begin in 2027
- Next role
- Not disclosed