Air New Zealand CEO Quits After More Than Six Years in the Job

  • Luxon considering how to contribute further to New Zealand
  • Air NZ stock, revenue and profit jumped during Luxon’s tenure
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Air New Zealand Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Christopher Luxon resigned after more than six years in the role, as he raised the possibility of a new career in politics.

Luxon, 48, will step down from day-to-day leadership of the airline on Sept. 25, the company saidBloomberg Terminal Wednesday. An international search for his replacement is underway and a new CEO is expected to be announced in the near future, Chairman Tony Carter said in a statement.