Worldspan promotes Staunton
GDS Worldspan has appointed Brian Staunton to the newly created post of regional manager UK and Ireland.
Mr Staunton who joined the GDS in 2002, was previously manager for Ireland.
His new post will be based in London and he will report to David Taylor, Worldspan director – UK and Ireland and distributor markets.
Prior to joining Worldspan, Mr Staunton worked for an Irish management consultancy and for Regus where he was sales and marketing manager.
Worldspan's previous manager for England, Scotland and Wales, Julian Mills resigned recently. He will take up the post in July of UK director of sales for Amadeus.
Opodo appoints Friedmann as marketing director
Travel portal Opodo has appointed its country manager for France, Petra Friedmann as its new director of sales and marketing.
Ms Friedmann who has worked with Opodo since 2002, was responsible for launching the company's operation in France and overseeing the integration of Vivacanes, the online company Opodo bought in 2005.
She will report to Sally Balcombe, herself recently promoted to commercial and product director.
Sophie Adam-Polani has been appointed as the interim country manager for France.
United makes four appointments
Chicago-based United Airlines has announced four new officer-level appointments.
Jane Allen becomes senior vp human resources with worldwide responsibility for labour relations and personnel policies.
Ms Allen joined the airline in2003 and was most recently senior vp onboard service.
This post will be filled by Sean Donohue, currently the airline's vp customer experience.
Monique Hines is appointed vp information services division and Srisu Subrahmanyam becomes vp continuous improvement.
Glenn Tilton, United president, chairman and ceo, said the appointments "will enable us to move toward a more performance-driven culture."
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