IATA has confirmed that Karen Clayton will join
IATA as the Associations Corporate Secretary effective April
2019.
Karen joins IATA from Air New Zealand where she has
held the role of General Counsel and Company Secretary since 2016.
As Corporate Secretary, Karen will ensure the integrity of
IATAs governance framework, including management of the Associations Board of Governors and its various committees.
The
IATA Board of Governors is elected by the Associations 290-strong
membership and consists of CEOs from 31 airlines and IATAs
Director General and CEO.
As a member of IATAs Strategic
Leadership Team, Karen will also support the Director General and
CEO with advice and input on IATAs strategic plans and industry
initiatives.
Karen will take over IATAs Corporate
Secretary role from Paul Steele who is currently IATAs Corporate
Secretary and Senior Vice President for Member and External
Relations.
When Karen joins IATA in April 2019, Steele will focus
on strengthening IATAs advocacy activities in his continued role
as Senior Vice President for Member and External Relations.
Karen brings with her a wealth of experience that will ensure
the continued effective management of IATAs governance processes.
Moreover, her industry expertise, leadership on diversity and
inclusion, and strategic boardroom experience will contribute to
IATAs overall success in fulfilling its mission to represent,
lead and serve the global airline industry, said Alexandre de
Juniac, IATAs Director General and CEO.
A
national of the United Kingdom, Karen holds a Law Degree from
Sheffield University and a Diploma in Legal Practice from Exeter
University.
Karen was admitted as a Solicitor in England and
Wales in 1999. After beginning her career in legal firms in the UK
and Australia, Karen moved into corporate practice where she
served as General Counsel and Company Secretary at National Grid
Plc, then General Counsel at Mercury NZ Ltd, prior to joining Air
New Zealand.
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