The Emirates Group has announced changes in the management structure of the company. Since its start up in 1985, Emirates has developed rapidly from a regional airline into a major international carrier, initially doubling in size every three and half years and now growing by more than 20 percent per year.
From 2,400 in 1985, the group now has some 19,000 staff and the recent announcements of the new aircraft orders for Emirates means that the numbers will grow substantially in the future. The Emirates network will link 70 destinations around the world by the end of this year, and will extend to US points next year.
Group Managing Director, Maurice Flanagan has been appointed to the position of Vice Chairman and Group President, reporting to the Chairman. Chief Director Airline, Tim Clark, is appointed to the position of President Emirates Airline. Tim will report to the Vice Chairman and Group President.
Chief Director Finance, IT and Services, Dermot Mannion, is appointed to the position of President Group Support Services. Dermot will be responsible for all core support services - Finance, IT, Human Resources, Legal, Procurement and Logistics (Non-Aircraft) and will report to the Vice Chairman and Group President.
Chief Director Support and Development, Gary Chapman, is appointed to the position of President Dnata and Associated Companies. Gary will be responsible for corporate development and all non-airline business -Dnata Airport Services, Dnata Agencies, Galileo, Emirates Flight Catering, MMI and other joint venture companies and partnerships. Gary will report to the Vice Chairman and Group President. — (menareport.com)
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