Air France-KLM Appoints New GM for India-ME

Mumbai, Aug 1 (PTI) European air carrier Air France-KLM on Thursday said it has appointed Stefan Gumuseli as the new General Manager for the India-Middle East markets from August 1.

Gumuseli will oversee the passenger business for India and the Middle East, which includes a range of diverse and multicultural countries such as India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Egypt as well as additional offline countries, Air France-KLM said in a statement.

He will be based at the regional office in Dubai, it said, adding that Claude Sarre will continue to lead India and the Sub-continent as Country Manager based in New Delhi, ensuring continuity and focused leadership in this key market.

Gumuseli will be responsible for further strengthening the overall presence of Air France-KLM in the region, focusing on enhancing customer proximity, upholding the commitment towards sustainability, it said.

"For the Air France-KLM Group, this (India-Middle East) region is a strategic market with innumerable opportunities and immense potential. I am confident that through the efforts of our teams and the support of our partners, Air France-KLM will continue to grow its footprint and deliver a positive experience to our customers," Gumsueli said.

Gumuseli, who started his career with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has vast experience in the commercial, sales and operational domains of business. Over a span of 20 years, he held key positions in markets such as Georgia, Kazakhstan and Nigeria.

In 2011, he was appointed Director- Global Corporate Sales at Air France- KLM based in the Netherlands and since 2013, he served as General Manager in many markets such as the Mediterranean region, followed by Germany and the Mid Americas, according to Air France-KLM.