All Nippon Airways (ANA) proposed changes to its board, which includes the appointment of Shinichi Inoue as president and CEO of the Japanese carrier.

The 63-year-old will step in on 1 April and will succeed Yuji Hirako, who will become vice chairman of ANA holdings on the same date.

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Mr. Inoue started his career at ANA’s personnel department in 1990 and throughout his tenure has held sales and marketing posts, with a stint in Beijing as well.

He helped set up Peach Aviation in 2011 and served as CEO until 2020. He is currently president of ANA’s sales and marketing division.