Cairns Airport names new Chief Commercial Officer – Aviation

AUSTRALIA. Cairns Airport has appointed Paul McLean as its new Chief Commercial Officer – Aviation, effective from August.

Paul McLean: Key commercial role driving airline partnerships

He will be responsible for growing airline services and passenger numbers to Cairns Airport by working with airlines and the tourism industry.

Airport CEO Norris Carter said: “This is a crucial role as we work to increase our direct international connections to provide convenient access for visitors to the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef and Tropical Rainforests.

“Paul has spent the past 12 years with Air Canada in senior sales and marketing roles, most recently as General Manager, Australia and New Zealand. His vision and growth strategy for the airline saw it achieve its best years ever in the south Pacific region. He was instrumental in Air Canada launching flights from Vancouver to Brisbane and announcing flights to Melbourne.”

Carter added: “Paul has also served in leadership roles with aviation industry organisations, the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) and Star Alliance Australia. In his time with BARA he successfully managed airline/airport negotiations and led the organisation to more focused public relations and commercial strategies.”

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