New chairman arrives at China Southern
A vice-minister of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has taken over as chairman of China Southern Airlines. Liu Shaoyong has taken over from 61-year old Yan Zhi Quing, who has also resigned as a director, "for age reasons" according to a statement from the Guangzhou-based carrier. Liu's appointment was expected as state-run media reported in August that top-level changes were coming at Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern in line with government efforts to bring younger blood into their operations. Liu, a CAAC vice-minister, was identified as the likely successor to retiring Yan. Liu previously held senior management positions with Chinese airlines, including that of president of China Eastern between 2000 and 2002.
Nicholas Ionides Singapore
Source: Airline Business
