Pakistan International Airlines has appointed Javaid Khan as general manager UK and Ireland. He has worked at PIA since 1971. He replaces Saleem Nisar who has returned to Pakistan.
Gatwick Express has appointed Diane Glassford to the newly created position of marketing executive. She will report to head of marketing Roy Campbell and marketing development manager Ian Jeffrey.
The Travel Training Company has appointed Louise Leak as regional training adviser, based in Leeds. She will be involved in visiting agents who are carrying out the company’s Travel Training Programme. She joins from Apollo Travel in Leeds.
The British Tourist Authority has appointed Keith Beecham as director of marketing services. He is currently overseeing operations in the Far East and will take up his new position in March, reporting to BTA chief executive Jeff Hamblin.
Budget UK has appointed Nikki Maunders as global distribution trainer, the first time the company has had a dedicated person responsible for this type of training. She will report to Colin O’Keefe, travel trade relationship manager.