Continental Airlines Appoints Managing Director for Latin America

Continental Airlines has appointed John Slater as the new managing director for Latin America, effective January 1, 2008.

Formerly Continental’s managing director of distribution planning and electronic commerce, Mr Slater replaces Pete Garcia, who will retire on December 31, 2007, after close to 30 years of service to the airline.

Dave Hilfman, senior vice president of worldwide sales at Continental, said: “John has the energy, experience and forward-thinking leadership skills to ensure that Latin America and the Caribbean remain a top priority for Continental.”

Larry Kellner, chairman and CEO of Continental, said: “Pete Garcia did a fantastic job leading our Latin American expansion and has had a very distinguished career here at Continental. We’re proud of his many accomplishments and wish him well.”