Air Canada

Ben Smith, executive vice-president and chief commercial officer at Air Canada, has announced the appointment of Duncan Bureau to the position of vice-president, Global Sales, effective June 9.

Bureau succeeds Zeina Gedeon who announced last month that she is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

Bureau joins Air Canada from Malaysia Airlines where he was senior vice-president, Global Sales and Distribution.  He was previously with WestJet where he held the position of vice-president, Sales and Distribution between 2006 and 2012.

Based in Toronto, Bureau will report directly to Smith.