Richard Branson Names Marks as the Man
Tony Marks Appointed CEO of Pacific Blue Airlines
Virgin Group Chairman, Richard Branson today announced Tony Marks as the man to head up the new International low fare
airline Pacific Blue.
Richard congratulated Tony in person on his new appointment during a flying visit to Christchurch today.
Tony Marks brings with him 10 years of experience in the aviation industry, including his most recent role as CEO of
Origin Pacific Airways. Prior to that, Tony spent 9 years with Air New Zealand in key roles including General Manager
Sales & Marketing and General Manager Commercial.
David Huttner, Head of Communications and Strategy at Virgin Blue was on hand in Christchurch for today's announcement
and said, "Tony is well known in the industry and has excellent credentials as well as an outstanding reputation. Not
only is he an innovative thinker, he is also an affable character who will fit in with the Virgin culture."
Tony Marks will take up his Christchurch based role later this month.
"It's a dynamic time in the aviation industry, especially in the New Zealand market and I am very much looking forward
to exciting times ahead as we all work towards Pacific Blue becoming the airline of choice for New Zealand travellers,"
said Tony Marks.
Other key Pacific Blue appointments so far include:
Tony Parrish Flight Operations Manager Bob Mahon Flight Standards Manager Peter Morgan Engineering
Manager Alan Ferguson Quality Assurance Manager John Hughes Manager, Finance and Administration.
Pacific Blue will launch its maiden service with a fleet of bright red, brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, emblazoned
with flypacificblue.com on their side. The aircraft are fresh from the Boeing factory in Seattle and will carry the most
modern technology in the South Pacific as well as 180 leather seats pitched to 32" or more.
SOURCE: Pacific Blue