Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon is stepping down from the role with a view to entering politics.
He will relinquish day to day leadership duties of Air New Zealand on September 25 but will assist with the transition of a new chief executive beyond that date.
"It has been an awesome journey and what we have achieved by working together has been nothing short of remarkable," Luxon said.
He is planning to take a sabbatical for a few months and then decide what to do, with a career in politics a possibility.
"I would like to think more about how I can best use my skills, abilities and experience to make a further contribution to the success of New Zealand, whether that be through corporate life, politics or a not for profit," he said.
Air NZ chairman Tony Carter said the board has started a search for Luxon’s replacement within New Zealand and internationally.
