airBaltic set to choose a new leader from a talent pool of more than forty candidates
airBaltic, the Latvian national airline, has announced a vacancy for the position of CEO following the dismissal of Martin Gauss on 7 April. The selection process for the new CEO is now underway, and a wide range of highly qualified candidates has expressed interest in the role.
The nomination committee will decide on the selection process this week, and a recruitment specialist will be chosen to begin the candidate evaluation process. The recruitment specialist will be responsible for screening potential candidates and conducting initial assessments, which may include telephone interviews, standardized tests, or structured questionnaires.
The candidate chosen for the initial assessment phase, known as the "selected candidate," will undergo further evaluation before being considered for the position. Detailed information about the evaluation criteria and the selection process will be provided to the public at the end of the process.
The airBaltic board will make the final decision on the appointment of the new CEO, based on the recommendations of the nomination committee and the recruitment specialist. The salary for the selected airBaltic CEO will be negotiated individually.
It is worth noting that the airBaltic CEO job advertisement does not specify a salary for the position. However, it is public knowledge that Martin Gauss earned β¬838,568 in 2024.
During the interim period, the airline will continue to be managed by its interim CEO and Chief Operating Officer Pauls CaΜliΜtis. The appointment of the new CEO is expected to take approximately three months.
airBaltic thanks all applicants for their interest in the position and encourages them to stay updated on the selection process. Further updates will be provided to the public once the process is concluded.
