HONG Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific has announced that Ronald Lam is to take over as CEO from Augustus Tang, who's to retire and take up a real role at John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd, effective January 1, 2023
HONG Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific has announced that Ronald Lam is to take over as CEO from Augustus Tang, who's to retire and take up a real role at John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd, effective January 1, 2023.. Mr Lam will continue to service as chair of HK Express and his current position as chief cutomer and commercial officer will be replaced by Lavina Lau, director customer traveland. She will also be appointed executive director on the board of Cathay Pacific.
Greg Hughes, chief operations and service delivery officer since June 2017, will retire from the Swire Group after 36 years of service in 2023. He will be replaced by Alex McGowan, who has also been appointed executive director on the board of Cathay Pacific effective April 1, 2023, upon Mr Hughes' retirement from the Board.
Mr McGowan will also be appointed Chair of Cathay Pacific's wholly owned all-cargo airline, Air Hong Kong, replacing Mr Hughes.
Commenting on the appointments, Cathay Pacific Group chair Patrick Healy paid tribute to Mr Tang's leadership of the Cathay Pacific Group and recognised the critical role played by Mr Tang in the airline's restructuring in 2020 and its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also congratulated Mr Lam on his appointment as chief executive officer.
' I have worked very closely with Ronald in recent years, and I have been impressed by his long-term vision for the company, his intellect, and his determination to see the Group succeed. He is without doubt ready to lead our organisation on our path to becoming one of the world's greatest service brands.'
Other appointments to the senior leadership team are: Erica Peng, currently general manager planning at Cathay Pacific, will succeed Ms Lau as director customer travel.
Mandy Ng, currently chief executive officer of the Cathay Pacific Group's wholly owned low-cost carrier HK Express, will return to Cathay Pacific and succeed Mr. McGowan as director service delivery effective April 1,2023.
Jeanette Mao, currently general manager inflight services at Cathay Pacific, will succeed Ms. Ng as HK Express chief executive officer effective April 1, 2023.
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