Air Canada announces Appointments and Realignment of Organizational Structure

Air Canada today announced the following appointments and changes to its organizational structure, effective immediately.

"In order to place a stronger focus on our customer and operational performance, I have decided to split our operational world into two groups, Customer Experience and Operations. In addition, certain responsibilities within the Commercial and Corporate Affairs branches are being reassigned," said Robert Milton President and Chief Executive Officer.

Customer Experience

Steve Smith, formerly President, ZIP Air Inc., assumes responsibility for the Customer Service group as Senior Vice President, Customer Experience.

Norbert Manger, Vice President, Airports and Brad Moore, Vice President, Customer Service (responsible for In-Flight Service, Call Centres, Customer Solutions and Service Strategy) will report directly to Mr. Smith.

Operations

Rob Reid, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, Air Canada Technical Services (ACTS) and Vice President System Operations Control (SOC), is appointed Senior Vice President, Operations with responsibility for ACTS, SOC, Flight Operations, Air Canada Maintenance and Flight Safety. Captain Rob Giguere, formerly Executive Vice President, Operations is currently considering various future options.

Commercial

Bill Bredt, formerly Vice President, Network and Revenue Management is appointed to the position of President, ZIP, Ben Smith, formerly Senior Director Network Planning, is appointed Vice President, Planning. Both report directly to Montie Brewer, Executive Vice President, Commercial.

Corporate Affairs

Duncan Dee, formerly Vice President, Corporate Affairs is appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs. In addition to his current responsibilities, Mr. Dee will assume responsibility for Corporate Security & Risk Management and Safety & the Environment.

Yves Dufresne, formerly Senior Director, International Affairs, is appointed Vice President, International and Regulatory Affairs with responsibility for Air Canada's international and alliance activities. Mr. Dufresne will report to Mr. Dee.

In addition, Lise Fournel, CIO and President, Destina, will also report to Mr. Dee. 

John Baker, Senior Vice President and General Counsel and Paul Letourneau, Vice President and Corporate Secretary will now report directly to
the President and CEO.