Angus Clarke

About Angus Clarke

Angus Clarke is an aviation executive best known for senior leadership roles at Air France-KLM and Air France. According to official company communications, he was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Air France-KLM in September 2022. In that role, he chaired the Commercial Committee, oversaw the group’s commercial activities, and joined the Group Executive Committee, reporting directly to CEO Benjamin Smith. Before taking up the group-level position, Clarke had already returned to Air France in 2020 as Chief Commercial Officer. Air France-KLM described this appointment as part of a broader effort to reinforce commercial governance during the post-crisis recovery, with responsibility for aligning the airline’s network, fleet, customer experience, sales, and revenue management teams to improve revenue performance and ensure coherent commercial execution. His earlier career shows a strong blend of strategy, fleet, and aviation asset-management expertise. Sector sources indicate that Clarke served as CEO of Bluepoint Aviation, a company focused on the leasing and financing of mid-life aircraft and engines, before returning to Air France-KLM. Other professional biographies also reference leadership experience in corporate development at Qantas Airways. He holds a Master of Science in Air Transport Management from Cranfield University and a Bachelor of Arts from an Australian university. At Air France-KLM, Clarke worked at the center of commercial transformation, revenue optimization, and sales governance. His remit was particularly relevant at a time when the group was modernizing its distribution model and strengthening its competitive position in a rapidly changing aviation market. His career reflects a profile that combines commercial leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of airline operations and fleet-related decision-making.