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New COO at BAE Systems
Linda Hudson has joined BAE Systems plc as its new chief operating officer and president and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc. Hudson was previously president of BAE Systems’ Land & Armaments Operating Group and succeeds general Tony Zinni (USMC ret.), who was appointed as the acting president and CEO of BAE Systems Inc. in June 2009. Zinni will stay on to oversee the transition period and will continue to serve as the chairman of the BAE Systems, Inc. board. In addition, Hudson has been appointed as an executive director of BAE Systems plc and will continue to serve on BAE Systems’ executive committee.
Qatar Airways appoints senior VP of cargo
Qatar Airways has appointed Dileepa Wijesundera to the position of senior vice president of the Doha-based carrier’s cargo business. Wijesundera will also continue his role with Qatar Aviation Services where he has served as senior vice president of cargo for the past three years, developing Doha International Airport’s cargo hub. Qatar Airways Cargo has also announced the appointment of a new vice president of cargo sales, Niek van der weide. He joins Qatar Airways Cargo from Cargo B and has previously worked with Martinair.
AJW announces new chief exec
In line with its global business development, AJ Walter has appointed Boris Wolstenholme as chief executive of its aviation division. Based in the UK, Wolstenholme is tasked with managing AJW’s rapidly expanding component power-by-hour (PBH), pooling, leasing, consignment and day-to-day support solutions. Wolstenholme is also keen to develop AJW’s comprehensive repair management services across its customer base of more than 700 airlines in over 100 countries. Wolstenholme’s background is as divisional sales manager and commercial director of AJW.
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Rizon bolsters its London and Doha teams
In preparation for the opening of its new hangar and VIP terminal in London, aircraft charter company, Rizon has hired Jackie Nikolajsen as general manager at the Biggin Hill facility. He joins from ExecuJet Europe. To head up its operation in Doha, Faisal Alam, is newly named general manager. Alam is ex head of maintenance and development at BexAir and former COO of Delmun Aviation Services. Andrew Pearce, who joined Rizon UK in May has been promoted to head of aircraft management.
Airports Council International elects new chairman
Max Moore-Wilton has been elected as the new chair of the Airports Council International (ACI). Moore-Wilton will serve a two-year term at the global trade association starting from January 1, 2010. Previously, he has served as a regional advisor and as a member of the ACI governing board and as vice chair of the board this year. In addition, Moore-Wilton is chairman of Sydney Airport Corporation, chairman of MAp Airports and chairman of Macquarie Media Group.
BAWC hires new financial controller
British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) has announced the appointment of Rachel Izzard as financial controller. She becomes a member of the BA World Cargo leadership team, replacing Sean Doyle who has been appointed financial controller, alliances on the passenger side of the business. Izzard joined British Airways thirteen years ago and joins the cargo division from the passenger side. Prior to this, Izzard worked in supporting the development of Heathrow Terminal 5, bringing together a variety of programme streams and stakeholders to ensure a cohesive finance approach.
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