Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has been appointed as the 84th Chair of the IATA Board of Directors. Alvo is the 84th Chair of the IATA board, on which he has served since 2020. He succeeds Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), who will continue to serve on the board.
“Aviation is at a defining moment, with an increasingly important role in connecting people, enabling trade, and supporting economic development around the world. Chairing the IATA Board of Directors at this time is a responsibility I take with great commitment,” stated Alvo.
“As we navigate a more complex environment, our industry must continue working together to strengthen safety, improve efficiency, advance sustainability, and unlock the benefits of connectivity for more people and communities. I look forward to working with IATA’s members, governments, and industry partners to help ensure aviation remains a force for opportunity, resilience, and growth,” he added.
Roberto Alvo has more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. He joined LAN Airlines (now LATAM Airlines Group) in 2001 and held several leadership positions across finance, commercial, and strategic functions before being appointed CEO in 2020.
Shortly after becoming CEO, Alvo led LATAM through its Chapter 11 restructuring process and the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, overseeing the group’s successful transformation and emergence in 2022. Under Alvo’s leadership, LATAM has strengthened its position as the leading airline group in Latin America.
Chair Elect and Board appointments
As is tradition, the position of IATA Chair lasts for one year. In June 2027 Roberto Alvo will be succeeded by Mehmet Tevfik Nane, Chairperson of the board of directors at Pegasus Airlines.
The full list of its IATA’s 32 board members for 2026/27 can be accessed HERE.
