The HAECO Group has announced the appointment of Tom Owen as Group Director Corporate Development, effective January 2026.
Owen brings 30 years of aviation leadership experience spanning sales, revenue management, logistics and regional management in Hong Kong and internationally, most notably with Cathay. In his new role, he will help shape HAECO’s strategic direction, lead information technology and digital transformation initiatives, and advance the Group’s sustainability agenda. He will also strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including joint venture and government partners, to reinforce HAECO’s position as a leading global MRO services provider.
Richard Sell, Chief Executive Officer of the HAECO Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Tom to HAECO as a key member of the Group leadership team. His extensive industry background and global perspective will be invaluable as we expand our presence in South-East Asia, the Middle East and other strategic markets. With his proven leadership experience, Tom is well placed to drive sustainable growth for the HAECO Group.”
Owen joined the Swire Group in 1995 and has built the majority of his career at Cathay, holding senior roles across marketing, sales and distribution, network revenue management and regional leadership in markets including Korea, Canada, the United States and South Asia. In 2015, he was appointed Director People, leading a comprehensive modernisation of the Cathay Group’s HR functions. He later became Director Cargo in 2020, overseeing the Cathay Cargo business as it achieved record financial and operational performance, while also delivering significant advances in digital capability.
