Over 30 years' experience in the travel industry. Formerly: senior executive positions, Hertz Corporation; Chief Executive, Tesna consortium, Australia; Chief Operating Officer, bmi; Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Air. Former Non- Executive Director, Gallaher. Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society. Member, IATA Board of Governors. Member of the Executive Committee, World Travel and Tourism Council. Vice-Chairman of the Board: airberlin, Air Serbia , Alitalia, Jet Airways.