Alex Marren

Chief Operating Officer - Air New Zealand

Alex Marren is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Air New Zealand, a position she has held since April 2022. With a robust background spanning 36 years in the aviation and customer service sectors, Marren has previously worked in various senior roles at notable companies such as United Airlines, Hertz Corporation, and ABM Aviation.

Professional Background::

Chief Operating Officer, Air New Zealand (April 2022 - Present)
President, Aviation Industry Group, ABM Industries (June 2018 - April 2022): Led over 20,000 employees across multiple regions, enhancing service and profitability during challenging times.
Executive Vice President, North America Rent-A-Car Operations, Hertz (2015 - 2017)
Chief Operating Officer, ExpressJet Airlines (2014 - 2015)
Senior Vice President Roles at United Airlines: Held various senior positions focusing on operations and onboard services from 2006 to 2014.

Education::

Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College
Advanced Executive Education from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University

In addition to her operational roles, Marren is an advisor for Advancing Women's Excellence in Supply Chain, Operations and Management and has served on the boards of organizations like the American Red Cross in Chicago and Alliant Credit Union. She is fluent in both Greek and English.1 2