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Etihad Airways executive Arik De departs with immediate effect
Arik De, the Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways, has departed the Abu Dhabi-based airline with immediate effect. De, who served in the role for nearly five years, announced his exit via a LinkedIn post on October 8, 2026.
In his farewell message, De highlighted the airline's significant financial transformation during his tenure, noting that revenue grew from $3 billion to nearly $10 billion. He credited his leadership team for the airline's growth and sustainable profit trajectory.
Following the announcement, various accounts from individuals identifying as current or former employees surfaced online. These reports included allegations of bullying, favoritism, and public humiliation regarding De's management style. Etihad has not yet named a successor or issued an official public statement regarding his departure.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Current and former employees have leveled accusations of bullying, favoritism, and public humiliation against De. liveandletsfly.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Etihad's revenue grew from $3 billion to nearly $10 billion during De's nearly five-year tenure. avioblog.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Arik De has departed from his role as Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways. avioblog.it · liveandletsfly.com