The Kenya Association of Travel Agents has congratulated the newly confirmed Kenya Airways Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Allan Kilavuka.
KATA through the Chief Executive Officer Ms. Agnes Mucuha lauded Mr Kilavuka who has held the position in an acting capacity since January 2020. He is also the current CEO of the airline’s low-cost subsidiary Jambojet.
The new CEO’s term takes effect from April 1, 2020. He has held the acting position in an acting capacity after the resignation of Mr Sebastian Mikosz.
While announcing his resignation in June 2019, Mr Miskosz who also served as the Group Managing Director said in a memo to the Kenya Airways staff that was to resign at the end of 2019 due to personal reasons.
Ms Mucuha noted that over the years KATA has worked hand in hand with the airline to ensure mutual benefits for the travel agents and the airline.
“We were already working together in his acting capacity and we look forward to enhanced engagements. Kenya Airways and KATA have had a longstanding partnership and we will continue working together to boost the travel industry,” she said.
While making the announcement, Kenya Airways Chairman Michael Joseph noted that Mr Kilavuka, in his acting capacity took on the role with energy as he maintained his position as Jambojet CEO at the same time.
“It is particularly gratifying to me that the Board agreed to support the appointment of Allan to the full role of substantive CEO. During his short time as acting CEO of KQ, Allan has thrown all his energy into this role, whilst still maintaining his position of CEO Jambojet,” Mr. Joseph stated.
The new CEO will join the boards of all subsidiary companies and will remain on the Board of Jambojetinitially as CEO until March 31, 2020 and thereafter as a representative of Kenya Airways.
