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Christine Ourmières-Widener
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Ourmières-Widener in 2015
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| Born | September 21, 1964 |
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| Education | ISAE-ENSMA ESSEC |
| Occupation | CEO of French Bee |
| Known for | Commercial airline businesswoman |
Christine Jeanne Ourmières-Widener (born on September 21, 1964) is a French businesswoman. She is very well-known for her important work in the commercial aviation industry, which means she helps run airlines. She has been the boss, also called the chief executive officer (CEO), of several airlines like Flybe, CityJet, and TAP Portugal. Right now, she is the CEO of French Bee, an airline that flies long distances.
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Christine Ourmières-Widener's Career Journey
Christine Ourmières-Widener has had a long and interesting career in the world of airplanes and travel.
Starting Out in Aviation
She began her career at Air France in 1988. Imagine, she even worked with the team that kept the famous Concorde airplane running! Later, she became the boss for Air France in the UK and Ireland.
From 2010 to 2015, she was named the Chief Executive of an Irish airline called CityJet. This happened after Air France bought CityJet. She also spent some time working with the European Regions Airline Association.
In 2016, Christine Ourmières-Widener joined Flybe, another airline. She was the first woman to be chosen for their board of directors, which is like a big decision-making team. She became the interim director in April 2017.
Leading TAP Air Portugal (2021–2023)
On June 24, 2021, Christine Ourmières-Widener was chosen to be the CEO of TAP Air Portugal. This is Portugal's main airline.
During her time as CEO, TAP Air Portugal went through some big changes to make it stronger. The company also started doing much better financially, especially as people started traveling more after the COVID-19 restrictions ended.
However, in 2022, there were some public concerns about a payment made to a former board member. This led to a lot of discussion in Portugal. After a public review by the government in March 2023, she was removed from her role as CEO.
Current Role at French Bee (2023-present)
In 2023, Christine Ourmières-Widener was appointed the CEO of French Bee. This airline is a French low-cost airline that specializes in long-haul flights, meaning it flies to places far away.
