Senior Vice President
Legal, Labor & Employment

Christopher Pappaioanou joined Envoy in 2015 with the responsibility of overseeing the airline’s Legal, Labor, and Employment teams.

Chris brings a blend of legal and airline operational expertise to his role. Prior to joining Envoy, he served as Senior Vice President, East Coast Operations for Mesa Airlines, where he managed hub operations in Charlotte (CLT), Washington Dulles (IAD), and Chicago O’Hare (ORD). Previously, Chris held the position of President at go! Airlines, where he was accountable for the overall operational and financial performance of the Hawaii-based carrier.

Chris holds an MBA from Yale University, a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Financial Management from Ball State University. He began his career as an attorney and has assumed roles of increasing responsibility, with a focus on labor, employment, and business development. In 2021, D Magazine recognized Chris as Outstanding In-House Counsel for his professional achievements at Envoy.