Lufthansa Group appoints Lorenza Maggio as Brussels Airlines CEO, with Dorothea von Boxberg set to exit on 31 August 2026

Lufthansa Group has appointed ITA Airways executive Lorenza Maggio as the next chief executive officer of Brussels Airlines. She succeeds Dorothea von Boxberg, who has requested to leave and will depart on 31 August 2026. The appointment is subject to approval by SN Airholding’s board.

Discovered 2026-07-16T01:49:41.819467-07:00 | 2026-07-16T01:49:41.819467-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Signals leadership transition at Brussels Airlines within the Lufthansa Group structure, with a defined handover date of 31 August 2026 and a board-approval condition via SN Airholding.
  • Highlights cross-carrier executive movement from ITA Airways to Brussels Airlines, relevant for understanding how Lufthansa Group is shaping management talent across European carriers.
  • CEO succession can affect Brussels Airlines’ commercial strategy and operating priorities during the period immediately preceding (and following) the August 2026 changeover.

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