Air Canada Names Peter Donolo, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations

Air Canada today named Peter Donolo as Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations.

Donolo, currently Canada's Consul General in Milan, was formerly Director of Communications in the Prime Minister's Office from 1993 to 1999. Donolo will have overall responsibility for federal, provincial and territorial government relations, corporate communications, community relations and charitable donations. He will be based in Toronto.

"Peter has a solid record in strategic communications and has a strong understanding of the workings of government," said Robert Milton, President and CEO. "His track record of success has earned him widespread respect and his proven communications skills will augment all our corporate efforts to provide exceptional service to our customers."

Donolo's appointment is effective April 16th. He replaces Doug Port who has been named Senior Vice President, Customer Service, based in Calgary.