Stephen Kavanagh (Chief strategy and planning officer) and Easyjet's Chief operations officer Warwick Brady seem to in line for the next CEO well before IAG came along according to the Independent.
Easyjet's operations officer may be a good fit if IAG is rejected....
Aer Lingus sale: Oireachtas commitee hearing to discuss impact as concern grows in coalition - Independent.ie
Meanwhile Irish Airline Pilots Association which represents Pilots who make up 7% of EI are likely to call for rejection of IAG bid.
Aer Lingus pilots not happy with proposed IAG deal - RTÉ News