WestJet chief Gregg Saretsky retires, effective immediately, replaced by Ed Sims

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Description: WestJet Airlines Ltd.’s announcement of a new chief executive, effective Thursday, marks an abrupt end to an eight-year run for outgoing CEO Gregg Saretsky.

Source: Globe.ca

Date: Mar 08, 2018

Link: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/westjet-ceo-gregg-saretsky-retires-effective-immediately/article38247007/

Questions for discussion:

  • Why do you suppose leadership changes so abruptly so often at WestJet?
  • Do you think this change at the helm will affect employee performance?

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