Metrojet Appoints Tan Siah-Joo as Director - Commercial

Metrojet, a provider of business aircraft services in Asia, has appointed Tan Siah-Joo to an expanded role within the company as Director of its Commercial business.

Mr. Tan will extend his responsibilities in overseeing aircraft management and charter sales, business development, client relations and marketing activities, in addition to his existing role in strategic planning and development.

An aircraft engineer by training, Tan first joined the Hong Kong-based company in June 2011 as Director of Corporate Development.

He has more than 30 years of experience in the commercial aviation industry, notably within the Singapore Airlines Group, in which he held a range of senior management positions within its wholly owned subsidiaries, SilkAir and SIA Engineering Company.

“Siah-Joo has played a key role in leading Metrojet’s corporate development and strategic planning as we have continued to expand our operations in the region,” said Mr. Björn Näf, Chief Executive Officer of Metrojet. “In his new position, Siah-Joo will be assuming increased responsibility in further developing the company’s aircraft management and charter services and future strategic partnerships. He will also be responsible for overseeing our expansion plans as we look to reinforce our strong market position in Asia. I am confident that Siah-Joo will continue to grow the company to be the best business aviation company in Asia, at the same time delivers service and operational excellence to all our clients and partners.”

Mr. Tan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Management from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. He also completed an Executive program from Columbia University, USA.