In October 2020 he continued growing at easyJet as General Director for southern Europe.

Javier graduated in aeronautical engineering at the UPM (Polytechnic University of Madrid); he holds a degree in Business Administration and Management by the UNED; he has an Executive MBA by the IE Business School, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Air Transport Management by the City University of London. He is the author of the book "Revolution in the skies: Keys to the Success of Low-Cost Airlines", published by the editorial group ITAérea. Javier Gándara is married and has two children.