AMSTERDAM, Nov. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyTeam,
the global airline alliance, has appointed a new leadership team.
Perry Cantarutti has been named as
Chief Executive Officer and Michael
Wisbrun takes over as the Chairman of the Governing
Board.
The appointments were confirmed today at a meeting of the
alliance's Governing Board, which is composed of CEOs and Chairmen
of the 20 member airlines. Leo van
Wijk has retired after more than 8 years as the Chairman of
the alliance.
Cantarutti joins SkyTeam from Delta Air Lines where he held the
position of Senior Vice President Europe, Middle East and Africa. During his five years in this role,
Cantarutti was instrumental in maximising the profitability of the
airline's trans-Atlantic operations and identifying growth
opportunities for its joint venture with Air France, KLM and
Alitalia – the industry's largest trans-Atlantic alliance.
"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 Michael
Wisbrun, SkyTeam's new Chairman of the Governing Board.
"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," said Cantarutti. "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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Cantarutti, please click here.
About SkyTeam
Now in its 15th anniversary year,
SkyTeam is the global airline alliance with 20 member airlines
working together to offer seamless travel on an extensive global
network. From top hubs around the world, SkyTeam members provide
reliable and comfortable journeys to over 1,050 destinations.
SkyTeam customers can unwind in 636 lounges as they travel, earn
and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles. SkyTeam Elite Plus customers are
eligible for SkyPriority services. The 20 members are: Aeroflot,
Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France,
Alitalia, China Airlines, China
Eastern, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines,
Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean
Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines and
Xiamen Airlines. SkyTeam welcomes 665 million customers each year
on more than 16,270 daily flights to 1,057 destinations in 179
countries.
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SOURCE Delta Air Lines