A German native with over 20 years experience in financial and operational transformation programs, Streichert worked for Vodafone for 12 years, most recently at its South African unit Vodacom.

Streichert will succeed Ana de Pro, who will leave at the end of the year. The two will work together throughout the rest of 2020 as part of a transition period in order "to ensure a smooth handover".

The new Amadeus CFO will be based in Madrid and report directly to president and CEO Luis Maroto.

(Reporting by Maria Gonçalves; editing by Inti Landauro and Jason Neely)