25 July 2016
Singapore Airlines Appoints Manager for Wellington and South Island
Singapore Airlines today announced the appointment of Ms Kate Mayo as Manager Wellington and South Island as
preparations continue ahead of the launch of the historic ‘Capital Express’ in September. Ms Mayo will take up the new
role from Monday 1 August 2016, 51 days prior to the arrival of the inaugural Wellington – Canberra – Singapore service.
Singapore Airlines’ General Manager New Zealand, Mr Simon Turcotte, said Ms Mayo’s appointment was well deserved
following a successful period as Manager South Island.
“Kate has been with Singapore Airlines in New Zealand since 2012 and has shown great potential and leadership during her
four years with the company,” Mr Turcotte said.
“Having started as a Management Trainee in our Auckland office in 2012 Kate was rewarded with a promotion to Manager of
South Island in 2014.
“She has done a tremendous amount of work during her two years in Christchurch and thoroughly deserves the opportunity
to lead our operations in Wellington.”
In addition to maintaining her responsibilities for operations in the South Island, Kate will also manage the new
Wellington operation, which will consist of a total of 11 staff, covering operations and sales. Kate will relocate to
Wellington to take up the new role.
Ms Mayo welcomed the chance to lead Singapore Airlines new operation in Wellington and said she was excited by the
opportunities that the new position provided.
“It is an exciting time for Singapore Airlines in New Zealand. We recently celebrated our fortieth anniversary in
Auckland, in September we’ll welcome the new service to Wellington and in October we’ll celebrate our thirtieth
anniversary in Christchurch,” Ms Mayo said.
“We have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with New Zealand over a long period of time and I am looking forward to
building on this as we launch the ‘Capital Express’ service that will take Wellington to the world.
“I am also looking forward to continuing the great relationships Singapore Airlines has held for many years with the
local travel industry in Wellington and surrounding areas as well as strengthening our strong relationships with our
partners in the South Island.”
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