Hong Kong – The Cathay Group has announced that current Chair of the Board, Patrick Healy, will step down on 13 May 2026 and retire from the Swire Group at the end of that month. Guy Bradley, JP—Chairman of Swire Pacific and a director of Cathay Pacific Airways—has been appointed as the incoming Chair, effective the same day.

• Healy, who has served as Chair since 2020, led Cathay through the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing its recovery to pre-pandemic capacity and expansion to over 100 destinations.

• Bradley, a Swire Group veteran since 1987, brings global leadership experience across aviation, property, and engineering sectors and will continue in his existing leadership roles alongside this appointment.

• Cathay is currently executing a HK$100 billion investment program across customer experience, network, and operational infrastructure to reinforce its role in Hong Kong’s aviation hub.

Statements

• “Pat has demonstrated unwavering commitment and leadership throughout his six years as Chair, especially during the pandemic. During his tenure, Cathay Pacific has reinforced its reputation as one of the world’s best airlines, and the Cathay Group has returned to pre-pandemic passenger flight capacity while expanding its network to more than 100 destinations,” said Guy Bradley.

• “As Chair of the Cathay Group, my focus will be on working closely with the leadership team on enhancing the Cathay Group’s overall performance, as well as continuing to support Hong Kong, our home city, and strengthening its status as a leading international aviation hub.”

• “It has been a privilege to chair the Cathay Group for the last six years, working alongside a passionate, committed team who have shown immense resilience through one of the most challenging periods in our 80-year history. I also thank our customers for their unstinting loyalty. Cathay is in a unique position, with our deep roots in Hong Kong, being proudly part of China and connecting Hong Kong to the world. We are investing well over HK$100 billion to drive continuous improvement across all aspects of our customer proposition. All this will ensure we remain at the very centre of the Hong Kong international aviation hub for the coming decades. I wish everyone associated with Cathay all the very best for the future,” said Patrick Healy.

Source: Cathay Group
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