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Shinichiro Ito new CEO at ANA

At an extraordinary meeting of the ANA Board of Directors, ANA senior executive vice president Shinichiro Ito was named as president and CEO, effective from April 1 this year.

In his 35 years at ANA, Mr. Ito has held senior positions spanning the major areas of the company, including Engineering and Maintenance, Airport Administration, Personnel, and Corporate Planning. In his present role he is responsible for Marketing & Sales, CS (Customer Satisfaction) Promotion and Products & Services Strategy.

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