Caribbean Airlines CEO Garvin Medera Resigns After Eight-Year Tenure

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – October 3, 2025 — Caribbean Airlines has confirmed the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Garvin Medera, who steps down after serving eight years as the carrier’s longest-serving CEO.

Medera’s departure comes in the wake of a stern ultimatum issued earlier this year by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, who called on the airline’s leadership to resolve long-standing financial challenges within two years or risk being replaced. While the airline has made strides in modernizing operations and rebuilding post-pandemic, profitability concerns remained a central issue during Medera’s tenure.

According to reports, Medera is currently on vacation ahead of his official exit and is said to be exploring opportunities in the private sector. His resignation follows weeks of speculation, including earlier denials of claims that he had been placed on administrative leave.

A Legacy of Leadership

Appointed on October 10, 2017, Medera oversaw Caribbean Airlines during a period of intense turbulence, including the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation industry. His leadership included fleet modernization initiatives, the launch of new digital systems, and expansion into key regional and international markets.

Despite these achievements, mounting pressure over the airline’s financial performance and concerns about long-term sustainability have fueled debate about the company’s strategic direction.

Broader Context

Medera’s resignation marks yet another leadership shift within state enterprises since the election of a new government earlier in 2025. The move underscores the administration’s insistence on stronger accountability and financial discipline within publicly owned organizations.

Caribbean Airlines has not yet announced a successor, but industry observers suggest that the next CEO will face the formidable task of balancing modernization with fiscal recovery in a competitive regional aviation market.