# Air France-KLM regional leadership appointments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/air-france-klm-regional-leadership-appointments
> Updated: 2026-09-01T08:17:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Air France-KLM has announced new leadership appointments for its regional operations. In August, the group named Guilhem Mallet as the Director General for Latin America. Based in São Paulo, Mallet is tasked with overseeing direct operations in several South and Central American countries while coordinating partner-served markets to strengthen connectivity between South America and Europe.

In September, the airline appointed Manuel Flahault as the General Manager for Spain and Portugal. Flahault moves into this role from his previous position as General Manager for Brazil and the Southern Cone. His mandate focuses on consolidating the group’s position in the Iberian markets, enhancing partner relationships, and prioritizing operational excellence and CO2 emission reduction.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Air France-KLM appoints Manuel Flahault as General Manager for Spain and Portugal

Air France-KLM has named Manuel Flahault as its new General Manager for Spain and Portugal, following his tenure leading operations in Brazil and the Southern Cone.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/air-france-klm-appoints-manuel-flahault-as-general-manager-for-spain-and-portugal

### 2026-08-04: Air France‑KLM names Guilhem Mallet as Latin America chief

Air France‑KLM appoints veteran executive Guilhem Mallet as Latin America Director General, overseeing eight direct markets and nine partner markets from São Paulo.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/air-franceklm-names-guilhem-mallet-as-latin-america-chief

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