Boeing Taps GOL CEO Celso Ferrer to Lead Latin America and Caribbean Unit

Overview

• Celso Ferrer, announced on Thursday, August 13, 2026, will step down as GOL CEO on August 31 and begin as president of Boeing Latin America and the Caribbean on September 4, 2026.
• In his Boeing role Ferrer will oversee the company’s operations, regional strategy, and growth efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean.
• GOL confirmed a planned succession with André Fehlauer joining as CEO in September 2026 and Albert Perez expanding his duties to become President and COO to maintain continuity.
• Ferrer brings more than 20 years at GOL, operational leadership and pilot experience on multiple Boeing 737 types, and he led GOL’s recent restructuring and integration into the Abra Group.
• The move tightens ties between Boeing and a major Latin American airline group and could influence regional fleet planning and support deals while Abra Group pursues wider integration across its Avianca, GOL and other businesses.