Virgin Atlantic appoints Country Managers in South Africa and Nigeria

Virgin Atlantic has made the following two new senior appointments in South Africa and Nigeria.

Richard Myerscough has been appointed as Country Manager for South Africa. Based in Johannesburg, Richard will be responsible for the airline’s South African operations, which includes a daily service between Johannesburg and London Heathrow, and a seasonal service between London Heathrow and Cape Town from October through to April. Richard arrives in South Africa from Nigeria where he held the post of Country Manager. Prior to that Richard was based in Virgin Atlantic’s Head Office in the UK where he was Sales Distribution Manager.

Nick Taylor has been appointed Country Manager for Nigeria. Based in Lagos, Nick will be responsible for Virgin Atlantic’s operation in Nigeria, which includes a daily service between Lagos and London Heathrow. Nick previously held the position of Sales and Marketing Manager in Lagos and prior to that was Airport Manager in Nigeria for Virgin Atlantic.

Jon Harding, General Manager, International and Distribution, said, "It gives me great pleasure to welcome Richard and Nick to their new roles in South Africa and Nigeria. They both bring a wealth of experience to their new posts and we wish them every success for the future as Virgin Atlantic continues to support these important markets in Africa."

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