Air NZ CFO named acting chief executive

Air NZ CFO named acting chief executive
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By Paul McBeth Aug. 21 (BusinessDesk) - Air New Zealand chief financial officer Jeff McDowall will fill in as acting chief executive from late September while the board sifts through a number of candidates to lead the national carrier.  CEO Chris Luxon will leave the airline on Sept. 25, and is widely expected to pursue a political career ahead of next year's general election. His unexpected exit was announced in June and triggered an international search for a replacement. It will be a clean sweep for the government-controlled company...

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