Airbus India sales chief Nigel Harwood, who stunned the aviation industry in India and abroad by questioning Air-India's decision to buy Boeing planes, is close to joining Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines as chief operating officer. The UK-born Harwood will take over from Kingfisher's former president and COO — Alex Wilcoxs, who recently quit owing to personal problems.
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It took Alex Wilcox just a few months to figure out that his assignment as COO of Kingfisher Airlines wasn’t about to take-off. UB group chairman Vijay Mallya preferred to take all the major decisions, Wilcox is reported to have said.
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I guess with the flambuoyancy Mallaya is associated with, he just wanted to be everywhere.
First he wanted to be in the media by his Kingfisher Calendar now, a golbal platform by being Kingfisher Airlines
I think he wants to be the Richard Branson Of India, but why the hooter girls is what one cannot understand
First he wanted to be in the media by his Kingfisher Calendar now, a golbal platform by being Kingfisher Airlines
I think he wants to be the Richard Branson Of India, but why the hooter girls is what one cannot understand
Aum Sweet Aum.
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Kingfisher Strengthens Executive Management Team
Amidst considerable media speculation in recent weeks, Kingfisher Airlines Limited today announced that Mr. Alex Wilcox will continue as President and a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Kingfisher Airlines Limited.
However, Mr. Wilcox will be based in the USA due to family considerations but spend considerable time in India with Kingfisher Airlines. He will also be primarily responsible for Kingfisher’s International Operations planning in preparation for deliveries of new Airbus A-330, A-380 and A-350 Aircraft.
Commenting on this, Alex Wilcox stated “I remain as excited about Kingfisher’s prospects in the aviation market as ever, and I am delighted to continue my association with the airline”.
To strengthen the Executive Management, Kingfisher Airlines Limited has also appointed Mr. Nigel Harwood as Chief Operating Officer with effect from August 1, 2005.
Mr.Harwood will be based in Mumbai, where he will be responsible for all Ground, Technical and Flight Operations on the Kingfisher route network.
"The addition of Nigel Harwood to our team underscores our commitment to achieve leadership in the Indian Market" said Dr.Vijay Mallya, Chairman and Managing Director of Kingfisher Airlines. "Nigel is a great acquisition and complements our first class team."
Prior to joining KFA, Nigel Harwood, 40, served in several senior positions with Rolls-Royce, living in Asia and the Middle East.
He gained significant experience working in conjunction with several of the world's major airlines and start up operators in Oman, Taiwan and Vietnam.
As Head of Rolls Royce, Toulouse, Nigel's role covered a broad range of responsibilities including Manpower planning, marketing, scheduling, operations control and financial management.
As an engineer, Nigel has extensive aircraft and engine knowledge, first hand experience of start up operations with the A320 and the IAE V2500 Engine and has worked alongside Indian Airlines in the 1990's, having lived in Delhi for 3 years.
Most recently Mr.Harwood was Head of Sales for India & Asia with Airbus, concluding several high profile deals.
Dr. Vijay Mallya, Chairman and Managing Director of Kingfisher Airlines stated, “Kingfisher Airlines Limited has a first class Management Team not just at the top most level but also in the second line. This is a part of The UB Group’s commitment to human resources. Kingfisher Airlines has already made a significant mark in Indian aviation on the routes currently served. The unique Kingfisher experience will now expand rapidly over the next few months with ten brand new Airbus aircraft in operation by December 2005.”
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However, Mr. Wilcox will be based in the USA due to family considerations but spend considerable time in India with Kingfisher Airlines. He will also be primarily responsible for Kingfisher’s International Operations planning in preparation for deliveries of new Airbus A-330, A-380 and A-350 Aircraft.
Commenting on this, Alex Wilcox stated “I remain as excited about Kingfisher’s prospects in the aviation market as ever, and I am delighted to continue my association with the airline”.
To strengthen the Executive Management, Kingfisher Airlines Limited has also appointed Mr. Nigel Harwood as Chief Operating Officer with effect from August 1, 2005.
Mr.Harwood will be based in Mumbai, where he will be responsible for all Ground, Technical and Flight Operations on the Kingfisher route network.
"The addition of Nigel Harwood to our team underscores our commitment to achieve leadership in the Indian Market" said Dr.Vijay Mallya, Chairman and Managing Director of Kingfisher Airlines. "Nigel is a great acquisition and complements our first class team."
Prior to joining KFA, Nigel Harwood, 40, served in several senior positions with Rolls-Royce, living in Asia and the Middle East.
He gained significant experience working in conjunction with several of the world's major airlines and start up operators in Oman, Taiwan and Vietnam.
As Head of Rolls Royce, Toulouse, Nigel's role covered a broad range of responsibilities including Manpower planning, marketing, scheduling, operations control and financial management.
As an engineer, Nigel has extensive aircraft and engine knowledge, first hand experience of start up operations with the A320 and the IAE V2500 Engine and has worked alongside Indian Airlines in the 1990's, having lived in Delhi for 3 years.
Most recently Mr.Harwood was Head of Sales for India & Asia with Airbus, concluding several high profile deals.
Dr. Vijay Mallya, Chairman and Managing Director of Kingfisher Airlines stated, “Kingfisher Airlines Limited has a first class Management Team not just at the top most level but also in the second line. This is a part of The UB Group’s commitment to human resources. Kingfisher Airlines has already made a significant mark in Indian aviation on the routes currently served. The unique Kingfisher experience will now expand rapidly over the next few months with ten brand new Airbus aircraft in operation by December 2005.”
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