Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced several senior management appointments effective September 10, 2023. Tan Kai Ping, who is currently the Executive Vice President Finance and Strategy and Chief Financial Officer, will be appointed Executive Vice President Operations and Chief Operations Officer. In his new role, he will be responsible for SIA’s Cabin Crew, Customer Services
The WestJet Group has named Michael Scott as the Group’s Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. The 30-year aviation industry veteran will start with the airline’s executive team on June 13, 2023. Scott’s long-established career with StandardAero, included more than 13 years as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. He led tremendous growth with revenue increases
Star Alliance, the global airline alliance, has chosen Theo Panagiotoulias to become its next CEO. Panagiotoulias has more than 25 years’ international experience in the airline and aviation industry. He joins Star Alliance from Hawaiian Airlines, where he had been Senior VP for Global Sales and Alliances since 2014. Previously, Panagiotoulias was VP and GM
Industry veteran Tom Plant this month steps into the role of Executive Chairman at Acro Aircraft Seating, bringing three decades of expertise and a wealth of global experience to the fast-growing company. The appointment follows a period of intense development and major investment for Acro, culminating in the company’s recent move into industry-leading, purpose-built headquarters
HAECO Group, a leading global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has appointed Richard Sell as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will assume the role on July 1, 2023, succeeding Frank Walschot, who will remain as an advisor to the company. With over 20 years of leadership experience in a diverse range of
Embraer has appointed Frederico Lemos to the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for international businesses of Embraer Defense & Security. Following the appointment of Bosco da Costa Junior as President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security in November 2022, Embraer is strengthening its leadership to accelerate the internationalisation of its defense unit, building
Geoff Shearer is to become AJW Group‘s new representative for the Australasia region. In this role, Shearer will be responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers, maximising opportunities arising from the Group’s presence in the region and expanding the reach of its business. Shearer brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role,
Jenny Critchley joins the IAG Cargo Executive Team as Chief Transformation Officer. IAG Cargo, is the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG). Critchley takes over from David Rose, who was recently appointed to a new role on the IAG Cargo Executive Team as Director of London Operations. In this new role, Critchley will focus
The Qantas Group has reported two changes to its Board, as the national carrier continues to focus on renewal. Former American Airlines CEO and Chairman, Doug Parker, will join the Qantas Board, bringing more than 35 years of aviation experience gained in one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets. In November, long-serving Qantas Director
AAR CORP has selected Tom Hoferer as its Vice President of Repair and Engineering Services. In this role Hoferer will oversee the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) Services and mobility systems operations. Hoferer brings more than 30 years of experience with GE Aerospace, where he held various leadership positions focused on business growth and
