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Etihad commercial chief Arik De resigns, leaving senior role vacant
Arik De has resigned with immediate effect as chief revenue and commercial officer at Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi.
He announced his departure on October 8, 2026, after nearly five years at the airline.
De joined Etihad in April 2022 and later took on wider responsibility for sales, marketing, brand and sponsorships.
He said the airline’s revenue grew from $3 billion to nearly $10 billion during his time there and described its future as supported by a sustainable profit trajectory.
Etihad has not issued an official statement about his departure or named a replacement, leaving a senior commercial post vacant.
De did not say what role he will take next.
The airline’s new premium lounge concept is scheduled to begin rolling out in 2027.
Etihad Airways Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer Arik De has resigned with immediate effect, leaving the senior commercial role vacant.
De announced his departure in a LinkedIn post on October 8, 2026, after nearly five years at the airline.
Etihad has not issued an official statement about his exit or announced a replacement.
De said Etihad’s revenue had grown from $3 billion to nearly $10 billion during his time there.
He did not disclose his next professional move.
- Who
- Arik De, Etihad Airways’ Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer.
- What
- He resigned with immediate effect, leaving the role vacant.
- When
- He announced his departure on October 8, 2026.
- Where
- Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Proud to have been part of the great Etihad transformation – from an airline with 3B USD in revenue to nearly 10B USD, and a sustainable profit trajectory that allows for a bright future.
Today, nearly 5 years later, a wonderful chapter of my life comes to an end,
De joined Etihad as Vice President of Revenue and Commerce.
Etihad promoted De to the newly created position of Chief Revenue Officer.
De was promoted to Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer.
De announced his departure in a LinkedIn post.
- Resignation
- Immediate effect
- Tenure
- Nearly five years
- LinkedIn announcement
- October 8, 2026
- Revenue cited by De
- From $3 billion to nearly $10 billion
- Replacement
- Not announced
Sources
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