Tim Jeans has quit as managing director of Monarch Airlines.
He is leaving “to pursue other opportunities outside the group,” according to parent company the Monarch Group.
Jeans has been succeeded by Kevin George, who is promoted from the role of airline operations managing director.
George has more than 25 years industry experience and has been with Monarch Airlines for four years.
Group chief executive Conrad Clifford said: “Kevin has done a fantastic job in managing all operational aspects of the airline and we are looking forward to drawing on his wealth of experience in commercial strategy and service delivery which will be key components of the new direction for Monarch Airlines going forward within the Monarch Group.
“We are grateful to Tim for his valued contribution to the growth of the Monarch Airlines business over the last six years and we wish him every success for his future.”
Monarch Airlines operates a fleet of 30 aircraft on scheduled and charter flights to more than 50 destinations, carrying around six million sector passengers a year.