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Andreas Schmid Appointed Vice Chairman of Gate Gourmet; Other Appointments

Andreas Schmid, currently a board director at Gate Gourmet, is appointed Vice Chairman and lead independent director, which moves the company toward a board structure recognized as a best practice in governance terms. He is, among other things, Chairman of Flughafen Zürich AG and Vice Chairman of Barry Callebaut AG, a leading manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products.

Alfred Rigler To Succeed Morten Andreasen as Regional COO Nordic/Eastern Europe for LSG Sky Chefs

Alfred Rigler, currently Regional COO Latin America for LSG Sky Chefs, will succeed Morten Andreasen, Regional COO Nordic/Eastern Europe, in this role. Morten Andreasen has decided to leave the company to take a position as Executive Board Member outside the catering industry.

Nestlé CFO Paul Polman To Head Zone Americas; Chairman and CEO announces Nestlé Professional

Nestlé's current CFO Paul Polman (photo right) has been appointed new head Zone Americas. He succees Paul Bulcke the newly designated CEO.

Nestlé Board Designates Paul Bulcke as Future CEO

The Board of Directors of Nestlé today decided to propose to the shareholders to appoint Paul Bulcke (53) as CEO succeeding Peter Brabeck-Letmathe who will serve as active, non-executive, Chairman of the Board. The next Annual General Meeting will be on April 10, 2008.

Duni Strengthens Board

Sweden-based Duni appoints Pia Rudengren and Harry Klagsbrun as new board members.

Royal Jet Appoints New President and CEO

Royal Jet, the international luxury executive flight services company headquartered in the UAE, has appointed a new president and CEO - Shane O'Hare - in order to expand the company's business.

Naresh Goyal, Chairman, Jet Airways

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Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal's life is what corporate dreams are made of. From being an employee at his relative's airline agency to floating a successful airline himself, Goyal has croreuised a long way in the aviation industry.

Naresh Goyal, a non-resident Indian national, is the chairman of Mumbai-based Jet Airways. He is also the chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Goyal holds a Bachelors of Commerce degree and after completing his education in 1967, he joined the travel business and underwent extensive practical training with several foreign airlines.

Sir Richard Branson

Richard Branson was born in 1950, and educated at Stowe School, where he established a national magazine called Student at the age of sixteen.

Continental Airlines Recognizes Micronesia Caterers

Continental Airlines has recognized Micronesia caterers at the 11th annual QualityFirst Caterer Recognition Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.

Continental Airlines Hosts Annual QualityFirst Caterer Recognition Awards

On April 19, Continental Airlines hostes its 11th annual QualityFirst Caterer Recognition Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas. The ceremony was hosted by Food Services Staff VP Sandra Pineau, who recognized cateres and suppliers for their excellent and consistent performance throughout the year. Chairman and CEO Larry Kellner greeted guests and extended appreciation for the hard work and dedication demonstrated by the winning catering teams. Other Continental officers in attendance included Operations Executive VP Mark Moran, Marketing Executive VP Jim Compton; Marketing Programs and Distribution Senior VP Mark Bergsrund, Inflight VP Sam Risoli and Sales Senior VP Dave Hilfman, who served as banque emcee.