Fiji Airways appoints Marc Cavaliere as new Chief Marketing Officer

Maximizing global alliances and partnerships in 2017 and beyond

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May 15, 2017, 06:00 ET

NADI, Fiji, May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiji Airways, Fiji's National Carrier, has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Marc Cavaliere, as Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Cavaliere joins the airline's executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO, and will be responsible for the new, dedicated global airline alliances and partnerships function, as well as all sales channels, marketing activities and related commercial functions.

"We are delighted to have a seasoned executive like Marc Cavaliere join our team as we take Fiji Airways to even greater heights," Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Andre Viljoen, said.

Mr. Cavaliere's professional background includes 37 years of airline industry experience, with extensive international assignments, leading airlines in various regions of the world including the United States. He has served as board member of the Star Alliance Airline Management Board for five years, and as Chairman for two years. Mr. Cavaliere also held senior management positions with South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Pan Am.

"The world of airline marketing is an ever-evolving arena in the global marketplace, and having someone like Marc, with his global knowledge and experience, will give Fiji Airways an enhanced level of capability in the these functions," Mr. Viljoen concluded.

For the full release and the latest updates from Fiji Airways, please visit www.fijiairways.com.

About Fiji Airways: Founded in 1951, Fiji Airways Group comprises of Fiji Airways, Fiji's National Airline and its subsidiaries: Fiji Link, its domestic and regional carrier, Pacific Call Comm Ltd, and a 38.75% stake in the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on Denarau Island, Nadi. From its hubs at Nadi and Suva International Airports, Fiji Airways and Fiji Link serve 64 destinations in 13 countries (including code-share). Destinations to and from the U.S. include: Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. The Fiji Airways Group brings in 64 percent of all visitors who fly to Fiji, employs over 1000 employees, and earns revenues of over FJD$815 million (USD $390m). Fiji Airways rebranded from Air Pacific in June 2013. Visit www.fijiairways.com for more information.