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Richard Nuttall

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President at Philippine Airlines
📍 Metro Manila, Philippines

Richard Nuttall is a seasoned CEO with extensive global experience leading airline turnarounds in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. As President of Philippine Airlines, he leverages his expertise in commercial strategy and change management, informed by his MA from Oxford University and MSc from London Business School. Colleagues describe him as a strategic, result-driven, and calm leader.

He is passionate about promoting tourism and correcting sensationalist news narratives, as demonstrated by his strong advocacy for Sri Lanka during his tenure as CEO of SriLankan Airlines. He emphasizes that the country has always been safe and welcoming to visitors, actively working to showcase its beauty.

Richard has a unique history with Philippine Airlines, having first served as a senior commercial advisor to the airline back in 1999 during a previous corporate rehabilitation.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Priorities

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Airline Turnarounds
Has an international reputation for leading airline turnarounds, most recently guiding SriLankan Airlines back to operational profitability and also led a successful turnaround at Royal Jordanian.
Digital Transformation
He is focused on enhancing the passenger experience through digital engagement and has spoken about optimizing operational efficiency and customer experience through new technologies.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
President
Philippine Airlines
4-2022 - 4-2025
Chief Executive Officer
SriLankan Airlines Official
1-2022 - 4-2022
Acting Chief Executive Officer
SriLankan Airlines Official
11-2021 - 4-2022
Chief Commercial Officer
SriLankan Airlines Official
4-2021 - 10-2021
Senior Advisor
Alvarez & Marsal
In the press

Media appearances

WATCH: At the sidelines of the 2025 Philippine Aviation Summit – Philippine Airlines PAL on Long‑Term Fleet Expansion Plans. Featured in Facebook (avgeekphl)
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Richard Nuttall Named New President of Philippine Airlines. Featured in Philippine Airlines
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Education
2001 - 2002
Master of Science (MSc)
London Business School
1984 - 1987
Master of Arts (MA)
University of Oxford
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