DHL Airways announces reorganisation of executive management team
John Dasburg, the recently appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DHL Airways, Inc., today announced the following staff appointments. Mr. Dasburg’s executive team will consist of the following:
— Vicki Bretthauer, who prior to Mr. Dasburg’s appointment had been
Interim CEO and Senior Vice President Operations, to President and
Chief Operating Officer. Bretthauer will be responsible for flight
operations, maintenance and engineering, safety, crew resources,
airport operations and airline operations control, as well as
information services.
— Ray Lutz as Vice President of Business Development and Strategic
Planning. Lutz will be responsible for developing the company’s
strategic direction and managing sales, marketing including public
relations, and customer business solutions. — Steve Rossum from Senior Vice President-Corporate Finance and
General Counsel to Executive Vice President-General Counsel and Head
of Business Transactions. Rossum will be responsible for legal and
regulatory affairs and will also oversee corporate finance, treasury
management, aircraft programs, and corporate services. Rossum will
continue to serve as the airline’s Treasurer and Secretary to the
Board of Directors. — Phil Wegescheide from Senior Director Financial Planning and
Analysis and Controller to Vice President-Finance and Controller
responsible for all aspects of financial analysis and planning;
accounting, budgeting and forecasting; internal audits, and taxes. — Chuck Thomson the company’s Vice President-Human Resources and Labor Relations has announced his intention to retire and will
continue to serve as head of human resources, labor relations and
corporate security until a successor is found for his position. According to Mr. Dasburg, “this organization and reporting structure is designed to ensure DHL Airways will have clear lines of responsibility that foster teamwork and rapid response to our customers’ needs. I am particularly pleased with the strength and depth of management DHL Airways has assembled. I recognize and applaud the practical and academic achievements that have built this world class team.”
DHL Airways, Inc. is a licensed U.S. air carrier operating a fleet of 40 aircraft from its hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The airline provides all-cargo scheduled and charter services on a contract basis for the DHL Worldwide Express network and charter services for other customers, including the U.S. military. DHL Airways is a participant in the United States Civil Reserve Air Fleet program supporting our national defense. DHL Airways also currently has an operation in Ramstein, Germany supplementing United States Air Force operations from Germany to military
installations in Europe and the Middle East. Note: A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.040903/bb6
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