Air Seychelles appoints former Etihad exec as CEO

Air Seychelles appointed (31-Jan-2012) Cramer Ball as CEO, effective 01-Feb-2012. Mr Ball was formerly the regional general manager for Asia Pacific South and Australasia for Etihad. The appointment is a result of a new management contract signed with Eithad. [more - original PR] [more - CAPA Analysis #1] [more - CAPA Analysis #2]

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