Air Canada’s Nasr named to 2026 Canada’s Top 40 under 40 award list

Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, has been named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award for 2026 — one of the country’s leading recognitions of exceptional achievement, leadership and community contribution by Canadians under the age of 40.

Nasr is responsible for delivering all aspects of safe, reliable and efficient operations, and elevating the customer experience throughout Air Canada’s worldwide network.

He has additional oversight for flight operations, the System Operations Control Centre, maintenance and engineering, airports, in-flight service, contact centres, international operations, crew planning and scheduling, regional express carriers, and onboard cabins and systems.

Vagn Sørensen, Chair of the board of directors of Air Canada, said that: “Mark’s recognition as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 is a fitting tribute to the breadth of his accomplishments and the impact he has had on Air Canada.”

Sørensen continued: “From leading the transformation of Aeroplan into Canada’s premier loyalty program, to advancing our digital capabilities, customer experience, product strategy and global brand, Mark has consistently combined vision, innovation and disciplined execution.”

And he noted that: “In his current role, he brings that same energy and focus to engaging with and supporting our frontline colleagues, while keeping the needs of customers and the communities we serve at the centre of our decisions. Mark is an exceptional leader, and we are proud to see his achievements recognized nationally.”

Before assuming his current role, Nasr served as Executive Vice President, Marketing & Digital and President, Aeroplan. In that capacity, he oversaw the design of Air Canada’s products, services and customer amenities, as well as the airline’s brand, marketing communications and commercial sponsorships.

He also led the airline’s global technology portfolio, including all aspects of IT, data and digital supporting the company.

Nasr was instrumental in the recent launch of Air Canada’s Glowing Hearted brand experience, including the next generation of aircraft interiors that debuted on the Airbus A321XLR and that will roll out across the fleet over the next years. That same design ethos now guides the look and feel of the airline’s lounges, check-in areas, service standards, Air Canada’s website as well as its mobile app.

The roll-out of fast, free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan Members was also spearheaded byNasr’s team, further elevating the customer experience on board. Mark oversaw the improvement of the amenities and customer offerings across all cabins at Air Canada, with the notable introduction of premium snacks, complimentary wine and beer on every flight, and the ongoing cabin upgrades to the airline’s North American fleet.