Dhaka, April 24 -- Philippine Airlines (PAL) has appointed seasoned British aviation professional Richard Nuttall as its new president, effective from May 29. The airline remarked on this development as its strategic move for global expansion and stronger leadership.

Nuttall formerly served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines. Apart from that, he is a board member of SkyTeam Alliance. He holds a broad international experience and a track record of turning around airline operations.

As the president of PAL, Nuttall will report to Dr. Lucio C. Tan, chairman, and Lucio C. Tan III, president of PAL Holdings Inc., with support from Executive Vice President and COO Atty. Carlos Luis Fernandez.

The new appointment will ...