For Info, if the Chap coming from BA is going to be VP EK Flight Operations, then he is NOT the repalcement for Capt Chris Knowles.
The position now vacant by his departure is for SENIOR VP Flight Operations.
CAP 56 - You must have VERY good sources, because I understand it came as a suprise to Capt. Knowles on Saturday! Somehow I doubt you heard more than someone's wishful thinking.
Never ceases to amaze me how happy some aircrew can be at somebody elses misfortune.