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| Alexandre de Juniac |
The International Air
Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially
taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organization. He succeeds
Tony Tyler, who served as IATA DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his
retirement.
According to a statement from IATA, Juniac said, “I am excited to be taking
on this great responsibility. IATA plays a critical role in facilitating safe,
efficient and sustainable global air transport. Tony Tyler has raised the bar
through his achievements over the last five years. With the guidance of our
Board and the support of our membership, my aim is to ensure that IATA
continues to deliver the value that our members and partners rely upon,”
.
De Juniac was confirmed by
the 72nd IATA Annual General Meeting this past June to be the seventh person to
lead IATA. He brings diverse experience to the association, including
leadership roles in the airline and aerospace sectors as well as in government.
“IATA touches almost every
aspect of the air transport industry and interacts with a wide range of
stakeholders—especially governments. I will call on all my experience to ensure
that IATA meets the needs of our members and plays a leading role in responding
to the challenges that the industry faces. In particular, the accelerating pace
of change in the world means that we must be able to move even more rapidly —as
an industry and as an association. IATA’s mission is to represent, lead, and
serve the airline industry with global standards. For me that means we must use
change as a catalyst for innovation to please customers and contribute
positively to the business of our members,” said de Juniac.
De Juniac emphasized the
need for industry stakeholders, especially governments, to recognize the value
that aviation creates. “The numbers are clear. Air transport supports an
impressive 63 million jobs and some $2.7 trillion in economic activity. But
that’s only a part of the value that aviation creates. Our industry is in the
business of freedom. We help people to explore the planet, to do business
globally, to bridge cultures with friendships and understanding, and to enjoy
better lives through the prosperity that connectivity creates. Aviation changes
our world for the better. And as the industry’s global advocate, my mission is
to rally our partners to ensure that nothing impedes the business of freedom,”
said de Juniac.
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