Consultants to help Aer Lingus find new CEO

The board of Aer Lingus has appointed a consultancy group to advise on the appointment of the airline's next chief executive.

The Zygos Partnership, which is based in London, has helped other international companies with recruitment issues.

Dermot Mannion stepped down as Aer Lingus chief executive earlier this month.

Company chairman Colm Barrington has assumed the role on a temporary basis until a permanent replacement is appointed.