Top management changes at SkyTeam
Global airline alliance SkyTeam has appointed Perry Cantarutti as CEO, while managing director and Michael Wisbrun takes over as chairman of the Governing Board.
The changes come following the retirement of Leo van Wijk after more than eight years as the alliance’s chairman.
Cantarutti joins SkyTeam from Delta Air Lines where he was senior vice president Europe, Middle East and Africa.
"Perry brings with him a wealth of experience gained throughout 23 years in the aviation industry which, combined with his track record of forging successful airline partnerships and driving customer-focused results, will make him a dynamic leader of the SkyTeam alliance," said Wisbrun.
Cantarutti added: "On behalf of all SkyTeam members, I would like to thank and commend Leo for his eight years leading the alliance as the chairman, for his direction and guidance during this period of impressive growth for the Alliance.
"During Leo’s tenure and with Michael as the chief executive, SkyTeam secured the leading position in Greater China, grew its global presence and set itself apart as the customer focused alliance."
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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