Bamboo Airways names Vietnam Airlines ex-deputy general director as CEO
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Bamboo Airways has appointed Nguyen Minh Hai as CEO to replace Nguyen Manh Quan with effect from May 24.
The carrier said Quan had asked to step down from the position he had held since July 2022.
Under his leadership, Bamboo earned record revenues in the second half of 2022 through innovative business initiatives.
As of the end of the first quarter this year its fleet utilization rate had risen close to 100%.
Hai, 51, has a bachelor’s degree in tourism business management from the National Economics University and 25 years’ experience in the airline industry.
He was deputy general director of Vietnam Airlines between April 2015 and January 2019.
Bamboo Airways had said last week there will be some changes in the board of directors and management.
Hideki Oshima, a former director of international relations and airline alliance at Japan Airlines, is set to join the board of directors and executive board, while Masaru Onishi, a former president of Japan Airlines, will become senior advisor to the board of directors.
Questions & Answers
Q.What was Nguyen Manh Quan's main achievement during his time as CEO?
What was Nguyen Manh Quan's main achievement during his time as CEO?
Under his leadership, Bamboo Airways achieved record revenues in the second half of 2022. This was attributed to innovative business initiatives implemented during his tenure.
Q.What is Nguyen Minh Hai's professional background before joining Bamboo Airways?
What is Nguyen Minh Hai's professional background before joining Bamboo Airways?
He has 25 years of experience in the airline industry and previously served as deputy general director of Vietnam Airlines from April 2015 to January 2019.
Q.Are there any other new appointments mentioned for Bamboo Airways' leadership?
Are there any other new appointments mentioned for Bamboo Airways' leadership?
Yes, Hideki Oshima is joining the board of directors and executive board, and Masaru Onishi will become a senior advisor to the board of directors.
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