Kenya Airways Statement on Retirement of Michael Joseph as Chairman of the Board on June 13th
Kenya Airways PLC Statement on the Retirement of Michael Joseph as Chairman of the Board and non-executive director effective June 13, 2025
The Board of Directors of Kenya Airways PLC (“KQ”) hereby announces the retirement of Mr. Michael Joseph as a director and Chairman of the Board of the Company effective June 13th 2025 after diligently serving on the Board for nine (9) years. Mr. Joseph joined the Board of Kenya Airways Plc in 2016.
During his tenure, Michael served with utmost dedication, honour and diligence, successfully steering the Board and Company over the years through the various restructures, the turbulent Covid-19 period and guiding its turnaround strategy that culminated in the airline’s historic turnaround net profit record in 2024 and with strong growth in both passenger numbers and freight volumes, re-affirming to the shareholders and stakeholders of the operational viability of the business.
He recently oversaw resumption of trading of KQ shares on 6th January 2025 at the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the respective securities exchanges in Uganda and Tanzania.
The Board and management of the Company expresses its sincerest gratitude to Michael for his exceptional service and leadership to the Airline over the years, and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.
By order of the Board
Habil A. Waswani Company Secretary, 13th June 2025