AC’s McLean to CNS

CAIRNS Airport has named Air Canada’s gm Australia and New Zealand, Paul McLean, as its chief commercial officer - aviation, taking on the role in early Aug.

The position will see McLean responsible for growing airlines’ services and passenger numbers to CNS, working with airlines and the tourism industry.

This month, McLean revealed he would be departing Air Canada after a 12-year tenure to seek a new “opportunities” ( TD 14 Jun).

“After successfully achieving the objectives I set for myself with the Air Canada team I had been considering the next phase of my career for the past year, and I believe the opportunities and Cairns Airport’s strategic direction are a great fit for me and I am confident we will achieve success as a team,” McLean said.