US, July 16 -- Lufthansa Group has selected one of its most experienced international executives, Lorenza Maggio, to become the next Chief Executive Officer of Brussels Airlines, placing her in charge of one of Europe's most strategically important niche network carriers at a time of transformation for both the airline and the wider Lufthansa Group.

Pending approval by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding, Maggio will succeed Dorothea von Boxberg, who leaves the airline on August 31 at her own request after leading Brussels Airlines through post-pandemic recovery and renewed profitability.

Beyond leading Belgium's national airline, Maggio will also become Executive Board Representative to the European Commission, highlighting Brussel...