GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. announced that its CEO, Paulo Kakinoff, will transition his role to become a member of the Board of Directors. Vice-president of Operations, Celso Ferrer, will be Kakinoff's successor as CEO effective July 1, 2022. Celso, 39, is a long-time GOL executive with broad and deep experience.

Joining the airline in 2003, he has served in roles including chief planning officer and chief operating officer. Celso is also a Boeing 737 pilot.