Emirates Airlines has picked industry stalwart Laurie Berryman as its new vice president for the UK and Ireland.
Berryman, who takes over from Conrad Clifford, has worked for the Middle East carrier for 20 years.
Most recently he was its area manager for UK North.
In this position, Berryman, 59 has overseen the launch of services from Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle.
He has also seen the airline’s European call centre based in Wilmslow, Cheshire increase staff to 300 people.
Berryman, who has also worked for British Airways and British Caledonian Airways, will relocate to London for his new post.
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