Abu Dhabi, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Mr Iwan Kip as General Manager for Indonesia, based in Jakarta.
Mr Kip, who has more than 10 years of travel industry experience, takes up the role after two years as Etihad Airways’ Manager Direct Sales and Operations for the Netherlands.
Etihad Airways’ Senior Vice President Sales, Jim Mueller, said Mr Kip will bring valuable knowledge, skill and experience to the airline’s Asia Pacific management team.
“Iwan has a strong record of success in industry sales and marketing and his contribution to our start-up in the Netherlands over the past two years has been considerable.
“In the role of General Manager, Iwan will play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of our business in Indonesia.”
Mr Kip said he was excited about relocating to Jakarta and the challenges of the new role.
“I’m looking forward to working with the local team and our industry partners to build on the success we’ve shared to date and to explore new opportunities for growth into the future.”
As General Manager for Indonesia, Mr Kip will report to Lindsay White, the airline’s Sydney-based Vice President for Asia Pacific South and Australasia.
Before joining Etihad Airways, Mr Kip spent 10 years in sales and marketing roles for a number of major airlines, hotel groups and travel companies.
Etihad Airways commenced services to Indonesia in March 2006. The airline currently operates 14 weekly services between Jakarta and Abu Dhabi.
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About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways began operations in 2003, and in 2014 carried 14.8 million passengers. From its Abu Dhabi base, Etihad Airways flies to 111 existing or announced passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. The airline has a fleet of 116 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and more than 200 aircraft on firm order, including 69 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777-X, 62 Airbus A350s and eight Airbus A380s.
Etihad Airways holds equity investments in airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Aer Lingus, Alitalia, Jet Airways and Virgin Australia, and is in the process of formalising an equity investment in Swiss-based Etihad Regional, operated by Darwin Airline. Etihad Airways, along with airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Alitalia, Etihad Regional, Jet Airways and NIKI, also participate in Etihad Airways Partners, a new brand that brings together like-minded airlines to offer customers more choice through improved networks and schedules and enhanced frequent flyer benefits. For more information, please visit: www.etihad.com
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Etihad Airways Corporate Communications
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Email: smahoney@etihad.ae