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Virgin Atlantic appoints new managers for South Africa and Nigeria

19-Feb-2009
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Virgin Atlantic appoints new managers for South Africa and Nigeria

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Virgin Atlantic announced (18-Feb-09) two new senior international appointments in South Africa and Nigeria. Richard Myerscough starts this week as Country Manager for South Africa, based in Johannesburg. Richard will be responsible for the airline’s South African operation, which includes a daily service between Johannesburg and London Heathrow, and a seasonal service between London Heathrow and Cape Town from October through to April.

 

Richard held the post of Country Manager. Prior to that Richard was based in Virgin Atlantic’s Head Office in the UK where he was Sales Distribution Manager.

Nick Taylor has been appointed Country Manager for Nigeria, based in Lagos. Nick will be responsible for Virgin Atlantic’s operation in Nigeria, which includes a daily service between Lagos and London Heathrow. Nick previously held the position of Sales and Marketing Manager in Lagos and prior to that was Airport Manager in Nigeria for Virgin Atlantic

Jon Harding, General Manager, International and Distribution, commented:

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome Richard and Nick to their new roles in South Africa and Nigeria. They both bring a wealth of experience to their new posts and we wish them every success for the future as Virgin Atlantic continues to support these important markets in Africa.?


(C) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 19-Feb-09
 

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