Erik Olund, Senior Vice President of Operations, Promoted to Role Effective April 1
IRVING, Texas (March 31, 2025) – LSG Sky Chefs – Americas (Sky Chefs), the market leader in airline catering and culinary solutions, today announced it has promoted Erik Olund, senior vice president of operations, to the role of chief operating officer (COO), effective April 1. Olund will oversee all operational market leadership in the United States and Latin America, as well as key areas of the organization, including safety and regulatory compliance, strategic infrastructure, and operational excellence.
“As we continue to transform and elevate our business, it’s absolutely essential for us to have an operational leader who will guide our business through this important journey,”
said Greg Anderson, CEO, LSG Sky Chefs – Americas.
“Since joining us earlier this year as senior vice president of operations, Erik has proven his ability to lead our organization forward. In short order, he has demonstrated tremendous leadership, operational expertise, and a vision for what we can achieve together.”
Olund joined Sky Chefs in January 2025 as senior vice president of operations, leading operational strategy and service excellence for the eastern region of the United States. Prior to Sky Chefs, his career highlights include serving as COO for Jetstream Ground Services, vice president at Caliber Collision, and nearly nine years with American Airlines in operations and customer care roles, including managing director of base maintenance
Overall, Olund has more than 20 years of proven leadership experience in the transportation and service industries, where he led large-scale transformations, improved operational efficiencies, and driven sustainable growth.
“Erik’s promotion reflects not only his success in leading teams but also his proven ability to deliver transformational results. His expertise spans strategic planning, process optimization, and team development – skills that will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and deliver excellence across our operations,” said Anderson.