Philippine Airlines (PAL) has appointed Richard Nuttall, a British national with extensive experience in the airline industry, as its new president, effective May 29, 2025.
Nuttall will report to Lucio C Tan, chairman and CEO, and Lucio C Tan III, president and COO of PAL Holdings, the parent company of PAL.
Nuttall brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles in airlines across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Most recently, he served as CEO of SriLankan Airlines, where he successfully led the airline’s turnaround, returning it to operational profitability and contributing to the growth of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector.
He also served as an executive board member of the SkyTeam Alliance, where he played a key role in reforming its governance structure to enhance decision-making and collaboration.
Nuttall will be supported by Carlos Luis Fernandez, who will take on the role of executive vice president and COO, also effective May 29, 2025.
