Lorenza Maggio appointed CEO of Brussels Airlines

The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. The decision is still subject to approval by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding.

Appointment & Approval
- The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines.
- Her appointment is still subject to approval by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding.

Dual Role
- In addition to leading Brussels Airlines, Maggio will serve as Executive Board Representative to the European Commission.
- This underscores Lufthansa Group’s intent to strengthen its influence in European aviation policy.

Transition Timeline
- Current CEO Dorothea von Boxberg will step down at her own request on 31 August 2026.
- Maggio’s move from Rome to Brussels will be scheduled soon.

Leadership Endorsement
- Dieter Vranckx, Chairman of SN Airholding and Lufthansa Group CCO, praised Maggio’s international experience and industry expertise, highlighting her ability to lead Brussels Airlines as an integrated hub airline within the group.

Career Background
- Maggio (48, Italian) has been Chief Strategy & Integration Officer at ITA Airways since January 2025, overseeing its integration into Lufthansa Group.
- She previously held senior roles in sales for Lufthansa Group airlines, brand & customer strategy at Eurowings, and as Managing Director at an LSG Group subsidiary.

This appointment signals Lufthansa Group’s strategy of promoting leaders from within its ranks to ensure continuity and integration across its expanding network.