Appointments
Inmarsat announces Philippe Carette as president of its aviation business unit Philippe joins Inmarsat from Thales, where he held several roles since joining the company in 2013
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Inmarsat recently announced that Philippe Carette will be joining the company as President of its Aviation Business Unit on 22 November 2021.
Philippe joins Inmarsat from Thales, where he held several roles since joining the company in 2013. This includes the position of CEO of Thales’ InFlyt Experience Business Line (IFE), where he led a digital transformation of the business, leveraging cloud based disruptive applications and achieving a significant increase in customer satisfaction. Philippe has over 30 years’ experience in the technology & aerospace industries, which in addition to his tenure at Thales includes 14 years with the Safran Group, a major French aerospace engineering company.
Philip Balaam, currently business unit President for aviation, is moving into a new strategy role at Inmarsat, where he will be working with Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Fredrik Gustavsson to reinforce the company’s growing, broad-based commercial momentum. “I am very pleased to welcome Philippe Carette as president of our aviation business at the start of a new era of growth across our aviation business lines, and throughout the company as a whole”, said Rajeev Suri, CEO of Inmarsat. “He brings a wealth of experience and I look forward to working with him as a member of Inmarsat’s executive team as we extend our technology leadership and significantly enhance the services we offer to our partners and customers through
new initiatives such as ORCHESTRA and ELERA. His 30 plus years of experience in aviation, technology and aerospace will be invaluable.
P hilippe Carette, joining Inmarsat on 22 November 2021
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport appoints new CEO to drive ambitious expansion strategy Atanasios Titonis appointed as new CEO of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
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as Al Khaimah International Airport (RAK Airport) recently announced the appointment of Atanasios Titonis as its Chief Executive
Officer.
With more than two decades of experience working across several aviation sectors covering airlines, tour operators, ground handlers and airports in both Europe and the Middle East, Atanasios brings with him an in-depth and well-rounded understanding of the industry and extensive knowledge of building up and developing an airport business. Commenting on Atanasios’ appointment, H.E. Engr. Salem Sultan Al-Qasimi,
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Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, board member of General Civil Aviation Authority & RAK Executive Council, said: “Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is currently undergoing its biggest expansion strategy since it was established in 1976. With in-depth knowledge and expertise working across multiple facets of the aviation industry, Atanasios will play a vital role in navigating this crucial phase and driving the airport’s continued development. He will also be pivotal in building further strategic partnerships to open up the Emirate to key markets and drive its growth as one of the most dynamic tourist destinations.”
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A tanasios Titonis, Chief Executive
Officer, Ras Al Khaimah International
