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Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Mark Powers as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who will join the Group in January 2018.
Powers will be responsible for the finance function across the Abu Dhabi-based group’s five divisions, which comprise UAE national airline Etihad Airways, Etihad Airways Engineering, Etihad Airport Services, Hala Group and Airline Equity Partners.
He joined Etihad Aviation Group from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business, where he was Professor of Finance. He will bring with him significant industry experience, having held senior leadership roles at major airlines including JetBlue, where he most recently held the position of Chief Financial Officer.
Powers will report directly to Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group. Ricky Thirion, who has been Interim Group Chief Financial Officer, will resume his position as Group Treasurer.