 As of 1 January 2019, Sean Doyle became the new Aer Lingus CEO.On 14 December 2014, International Airlines Group (IAG) (owner of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling) launched a €1bn takeover-bid (€2.30 per-share) for Aer Lingus Group plc.The Aer Lingus Board rejected the offer on 16 December 2014, with Aer Lingus commenting that the offer was, "preliminary, highly conditional and non-binding."