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Senior Management Team

Let us take you behind the scenes and show you who's who at Cathay Pacific:

Chris Pratt Chris Pratt, CBE, is currently Chairman, joined John Swire & Sons Limited ("Swire") group in 1978 and has worked with the group in Hong Kong, Australia and Papua New Guinea. He is also Chairman of Swire Pacific Limited and John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited, and a director of Swire Properties Limited. He served as Executive Director of Swire Pacific’s Trading and Industrial Division from 2000 to 2005.
John Slosar John Slosar has been Chief Executive since March 2011. He joined the Swire group in 1980 and has worked with the group in Hong Kong, the United States and Thailand. He was appointed Managing Director of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited in 1996, Managing Director of Swire Pacific's Beverages Division in July 1998 and Chief Operating Officer of Cathay Pacific in July 2007. He is a Director of Cathay Pacific, John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited, Swire Pacific Limited, and Chairman of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited and Swire Beverages Limited.
Ivan Chu Ivan Chu has been Chief Operating Officer since March 2011. He joined Cathay Pacific in 1984 and has worked with the Company in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Thailand and Australia. Prior to his appointment as Director Service Delivery in September 2008, he was General Manager Southwest Pacific based in Sydney, Australia. He is a Director of Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited and Chairman of AHK Air Hong Kong Limited.
James Barrington James Barrington has been Director Corporate Development since July 2010. He joined the Swire group in 1982 and has worked with the Company in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Canada since 1983. He was appointed Director Sales and Marketing in March 2000. He is a Director of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited and AHK Air Hong Kong Limited.
Martin Murray Martin Murray has been Finance Director of the Company since November 2011. He is also a Director of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited. He was previously Deputy Finance Director of Swire Pacific Limited. He joined the Swire group in 1995 and has worked with the group in Hong Kong, the United States, Singapore and Australia.
Philippe de Gentile-Williams Philippe de Gentile-Williams has been Director Service Delivery since July 2011 and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airline’s service both on the ground and in the air. Prior to taking up his current role, he was Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Pacific Catering Services (HK.) Limited. He is now Chairman of Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K) Limited and also Chairman of Hong Kong Airport Services Limited. He joined the Swire group in 1988 and had held various positions in Cathay Pacific and other Swire group companies.
Nick Rhodes Nick Rhodes was appointed Director Cargo in August 2010 and is responsible for all aspects of the Cathay Pacific Group's cargo business worldwide, including operations, marketing and sales. He has worked with the Group for more than 28 years, including seven years in the Flight Operations Department. Prior to taking up his current position, Mr Rhodes was Director Flight Operations.
Richard Hall Richard Hall took up the position of Director Flight Operations for Cathay Pacific in August 2010 and oversees all aspects of the airlines flight operations. He was General Manager Aircrew from 2008 to 2010, responsible for the safe, effective and efficient deployment of the airline's 2,500 flight crew. Mr Hall has been a Captain with Cathay Pacific since 1993.
William Chau William Chau is currently Director Personnel. He first joined Cathay Pacific in October 1973 as a Cargo Officer, and has held a number of positions within the airline in the areas of cargo, airport services, and personnel.
Joe Locandro Joe Locandro was appointed Director Information Technology in August 2012. His responsibilities include the strategic positioning and delivery of the airline’s information management and technology requirements. Prior to joining Cathay Pacific, he held similar roles with various organisations in industries ranging from energy to entertainment.
Rupert Hogg Rupert Hogg has been Director Sales & Marketing since August 2010 and is responsible for all Cathay Pacific's sales and marketing activities worldwide. Prior to taking up his current role, he was Director Cargo from 2008 to 2010. Mr Hogg joined John Swire & Sons in 1986 and had held various positions in Cathay Pacific and other Swire group companies.
Chitty Cheung Chitty Cheung was appointed as Director Corporate Affairs in August 2012. Her main responsibility is to oversee every aspect of the airline’s activities in respect of government relations, corporate communications and environmental affairs. Ms Cheung joined Cathay Pacific as a management trainee in 1987 and has held various senior management positions within the airline, in Hong Kong and overseas. She is also a director of Hong Kong Airport Services Ltd and Chairman of Vogue Laundry Service Ltd.
Christopher Gibbs Christopher Gibbs is currently Engineering Director. He joined Cathay Pacific's Engineering Department in 1992 and his previous positions include General Manager Engineering Commercial and General Manager Engineering Technical. Christopher is also a Director of the Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Ltd, Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Company Limited, Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Ltd (HAESL) and Ground Support Engineering Ltd (GSEL).

Non-Executive Directors

CAI, Jianjiang, has been a Director of the Company since November 2009. He is Director and President of Air China Limited.
FAN, Cheng, has been a Director of the Company since November 2009. He is Director, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Air China Limited.
HUGHES-HALLETT, James Wyndham John, has been a Director of the Company since July 1998 and served as Chairman of the Board from June 1999 to December 2004. He is also Chairman of John Swire & Sons Limited and a Director of Swire Pacific Limited and Swire Properties Limited. He joined the Swire group in 1976 and in addition to Hong Kong has worked for the group in Japan, Taiwan and Australia.
KILGOUR, Peter Alan, has been a Director of the Company since May 2009. He is also Finance Director of Swire Pacific Limited and a Director of John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited and Swire Properties Limited. He joined the Swire group in 1983.
SHIU, Ian Sai Cheung, has been a director of the Company since September 2008. He joined the Company in 1978 and has worked with the Company in Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Singapore and the United Kingdom. He was appointed Director Corporate Development in September 2008 and served as an Executive Director of the Company from October 2008 until June 2010. He is also a Director of John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited and Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited.
SWIRE, Merlin, has been a Director of the Company since June 2010. He joined the John Swire & Sons Limited group in 1997 and has worked with the group in Hong Kong, Australia, Mainland China and London. He is a Director and shareholder of John Swire & Sons Limited and Swire Pacific Limited and a Director of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited.
WANG, Changshun, has been Deputy Chairman and a Director of the Company since March 2012. He is a General Manager of China National Aviation Holding Company and Chairman of Air China Limited.
ZHAO, Xiaohang, has been a Director of the Company since June 2011. He is Vice President of Air China Limited.

Independent Non-Executive Directors

LEE, Irene Yun Lien, has been a Director of the Company since January 2010. She is Chairman of Keybridge Capital Limited, a Non-Executive Director of The Myer Family Company Pty Limited, QBE Insurance Group Limited and ING Bank (Australia) Limited, and a member of the Australian Government Takeovers Panel and the Advisory Council of JP Morgan Australia.
SO, Chak Kwong Jack, has been a Director of the Company since September 2002. He is Chairman of Hong Kong Trade Development Council. He is also Vice Chairman of Credit Suisse (Greater China).
TUNG, Chee Chen, has been a Director of the Company since September 2002. He is Chairman of Orient Overseas (International) Limited.
WONG, Tung Shun Peter, has been a Director of the Company since May 2009. He is Group General Manager of HSBC Holdings plc ("HSBC"); Executive Director, Hong Kong and Mainland China of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited; Deputy Chairman and Non-Executive Director of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, and Chairman and Non-Executive Director of HSBC’s five rural banks in Mainland China.

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