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Etihad Airways has appointed Michael Venus, who
has been the airline’s Head of International Media Relations since
June 2011, as Vice President Corporate Affairs, with immediate
effect.
Michael will be responsible for Etihad Airways’
public affairs and corporate communications, including global
media relations, social media strategy, internal communications,
corporate social responsibility, environmental affairs and
corporate events.
Michael, a multi award-winning journalist,
has more than 30 years of media experience. His
career began in Australian newspapers covering aviation, transport
and politics. He was also a daily columnist, feature writer and
investigative journalist. Michael then made the transition to
television news as a senior on-camera reporter with the Nine
Network before being appointed Chief of Staff at National Nine
News in Melbourne. It was a position he held for more than a
decade. In 2003 he assumed complete editorial and management
control when he was appointed Director of News. After 7 years in
the role he relocated to the United Arab Emirates.
James Hogan, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Etihad Airways, said, “Michael brings a wide range of
skills and experience to this role. He will help us move up to the
next level in our global communications.”
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