April 28, 2017
Former Wellcamp Airport commercial manager Sara Hales has been appointed the airport’s new general manager.
Sara began working at Wellcamp four years ago when the complex was little more than a patch of dirt.
From May 2, she will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the multi-million-dollar domestic passenger and international cargo airport.
“I believe in what the airport can achieve for our community and look forward to continuing to work with our team to ensure its success,” she said.
Sara led the establishment of the international cargo business at Wellcamp, making all commercial and operational arrangements for the start of Cathay Pacific’s 747-8f weekly cargo service to Hong Kong in 2016.
She also managed government departmental negotiations for the airport’s international operations, including the Cathay Pacific operation and the TSBE Access China flight to Shanghai in October 2016.
“I remember watching the first pour of concrete in the passenger terminal a few years ago, and John (Wagner) said to me: ‘This is an historic moment’. I thought to myself, all the moments are historic around here – and there have been many – it’s been quite a ride,” she said.
Wagners director John Wagner said he was pleased the Board was able to appoint an internal candidate to the role.
“It’s great to see staff rise through the business ranks and look for opportunities to grow and develop within an organisation they are already invested in,” he said.
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