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RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo assumes her duties as IATA Board of Governors Chair

Makolo succeeds Pegasus Airlines Chairperson of the Board Mehmet Tevfik Nane who will continue to serve on the BoG

The assumption of her duties followed the conclusion of the 79th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Istanbul, Türkiye on Monday 5th June 2023

Makolo is the 81st chair of the IATA BoG and the first woman to take on this role. She has served on the BoG since November 2020. She succeeds Pegasus Airlines Chairperson of the Board Mehmet Tevfik Nane who will continue to serve on the BoG.

“I am honoured and pleased to take on this important role. IATA plays a critical role for all airlines, big and small, various business models, and in all corners of the world. Leading a medium-sized airline in Africa gives me a unique perspective on issues that airlines hold in common. At the top of the agenda are decarbonisation, improving safety, the transformation to modern airline retailing, and ensuring we have cost-efficient infrastructure. I am particularly pleased to be taking on this role as IATA launches Focus Africa with the aim of unifying the continent’s stakeholders so that together we can strengthen the contribution of aviation to Africa’s social and economic development,” said Makolo.

 

Mupenzi Vincent Mwesigye

Mupenzi Vincent Mwesigye is a Managing Editor at The Aviator Africa with a special interest in all things Aviation.

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