Cathay Pacific appoints new regional general manager

Hong Kong-based airline, Cathay Pacific has appointed Rakesh Raicar as the airline's new regional general manager for South Asia, Middle East and Africa (SAMEA).

Raicar, who has worked with Cathay Pacific for 30 years, will replace Mark Sutch. Raicar will be based in Mumbai, India and will oversee the growth of the airline's business and operations in these regions.