Changing places

Mildred Lau galileo watermark to: operations director from: Head of operations

Based in the Hong Kong office, Lau has been promoted within GW. She has plenty of experience running operations teams, both small and large, within a number of fast-growing companies. She has led the operations department at GW since February last year as head of operations and has been instrumental in helping to streamline processes and ensuring all operations run as smoothly as possible.

François Adamski servair to: corporate cHef

Adamski succeeds Michel Quissac who has held this position since 2006 and will retire. Winner of the Bocuse d'Or in 2001, crowned Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2007 and awarded Michelin stars on two occasions, Adamski is tasked with promoting the company’s culinary identity and encouraging the transfer of know-how between the chefs of the various units. He is also secretary general of the Studio Culinaire Servair.

Joe Waller ami group to: ceo ami infligHt/wines from: ceo of pacific gateway concessions

Waller will work alongside the current ceo, Denise Poole, as she prepares to step back. He previously led a team of 450 people across the U.S. His task will be to maintain the high level of service AMI’s suppliers and customers expect, first focusing on AMI Inflight and later AMI Wines.

After the transition is complete, Poole will retain select sales leadership roles and continue to be a shareholder in AMI, and be involved in the overall strategic planning of the group.

Royston Scott milk jnr & kidswork to: procurement & logistics director

Scott has worked at Milk Jnr’s & Kidworks since 2010 and his new role will see him heading up all the procurement and logistics including tendering and supply chain management.

Mark Hol foodcase to: international sales director

Hol takes on the sales role and also becomes a member of the management team. He brings extensive experience and expertise in the travel retail industry and will support ambitious growth plans for the company.