The Airline Strategy Awards took place on the 13 July in the historical surroundings at The Honourable Society of Middle Temple. The executives and teams showing true leadership and strategic vision were recognised.
Airline Strategy Awards judging is undertaken by an independant panel of highly respected industry professionals that includes analysts and former chief executives.
Dr. Temel Kotil, CEO of Turkish Airlines, has won the prestigious Executive Leadership category at the 2014 Airline Strategy Awards. Dr. Kotil has spearheaded an incredible year for the airline, which flies to more destinations around the globe than any other and which last year saw a 23.6 per cent increase in passenger numbers and reached 48.3 million people. The award is the latest accolade in a long upwards trajectory of success and growth for Turkish Airlines, which has been ranked as ‘The Best Airline in Europe’ for three consecutive years (by Skytrax).
Commenting on the win, Dr. Kotil said: “I’m delighted to have been recognised by the Airline Strategy Awards with this great accolade. Whilst it is a personal award, it is very important to remember that this wouldn’t be possible without the support and hard work of the thousands of Turkish Airlines’ employees who give their best every day to ensure our airline runs like clockwork and delivers a service to our passengers. We work to deliver experiences beyond our customers’ expectations and help them to widen their world.”
Hawaiian Airlines president and CEO Mark Dunkerley.
Hawaiian Airlines president and CEO Mark Dunkerley has received the 2014 Airline Strategy Award for Regional Leadership by Airline Business, selected by an independent panel of industry experts among both mainline operators and traditional carriers. The award recognizes Mr. Dunkerley’s role in transforming Hawaiian Airlines from a bankrupt niche U.S. carrier to a strong and growing global player. Dunkerley’s award was one of seven prestigious awards presented by the aviation industry publication on Sunday at a ceremony in London, England. Airline Business has recognized the industry’s highest achievers in boardroom leadership with the Airline Strategy Awards for the past 13 years.
“The airline industry is currently buoyant, but challenges remain,” said Max Kingsley-Jones, editor of Airline Business. “Only those carriers led by strong, innovative management teams like those we recognized this evening will survive and prosper. Over the last 13 years, The Airline Strategy Awards have recognized the industry’s highest achievers in boardroom leadership, and 2014’s winners all excel in this regard.” “Hawaiian was the runt of the litter,” said one judge on the panel. “What Mark has done at the airline is a very sizeable transformation.”
“Hawaiian’s 5,300 employees have lifted the company’s fortunes and transformed the business from a small local carrier to a global carrier with local roots over the course of the last decade,” said Dunkerley. “It has been my privilege to have been a part of that story.”
Adel Ali, Group chief executive Air Arabia (left – The Airline Business Award) and Ben Baldanza, President and chief executive Spirit Airlines (Low-Cost Leadership award).
Executive Leadership
- Dr Temel Kotil, President and chief executive Turkish Airlines
Low-Cost Leadership
- Ben Baldanza, President and chief executive Spirit Airlines
Regional Leadership
- Mark Dunkerley, President and chief executive Hawaiian Airlines
The Airline Business Award
- Adel Ali, Group chief executive Air Arabia
Marketing
- British Airways
Finance
- SAS Group
Technology, The Environment and Technology
- Alaska Airlines
Photo caption: Dr. Temel Kotil, CEO of Turkish Airlines, has won the prestigious Executive Leadership category at the 2014 Airline Strategy Awards.
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