Gol Appoints André Fehlauer Chief Executive

Gol announced a leadership change on August 13, 2026. Gol announced that André Fehlauer, previously CEO of Livelo, will join as Chief Executive Officer in September 2026, succeeding Celso Ferrer.

What changed

André Fehlauer was named Chief Executive Officer. Celso Ferrer decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer effective August 31, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity, after serving as the airline’s CEO since 2022.

Leader: André Fehlauer
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Effective: September 2026
Announcement date: August 13, 2026

Leadership background

Fehlauer returns to Gol, where he previously spent eight years as CEO of Smiles in Argentina and Brazil. His most recent role was CEO of Livelo, a Brazilian loyalty program, and he also held positions at Citi and Credicard.

The mandate

Gol said Fehlauer’s appointment ensures continuity in Gol’s vision and leadership, keeping the customer at the center of the airline’s strategy as it enters its next phase of value creation, in synergy with the other airlines of the Abra Group. The company also named Albert Perez, currently Chief Operating Officer, as President and COO, a role in which he will continue to drive excellence in the airline’s day-to-day operations.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

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