Aviation and travel sector stalwart Mark Mulville has announced his return to the airline industry, taking up a new position with Etihad Airways as General Manager – Australia & New Zealand as the UAE carrier makes strategic moves in the local market.
An experienced travel industry professional, Mulville brings his significant international and domestic airline expertise, extensive corporate sales nous and a global perspective to the UAE carrier.
His previous leadership roles include Regional Manager Asia Pacific, Corporate & TMC Sales for American Airlines and Head of Corporate & Industry Sales for Australia & New Zealand at Malaysia Airlines.
A seasoned corporate sales executive, he has also held pivotal positions at Qantas, Air China and Austrian Airlines, both in Australia and the UK.
Mulville has extensive corporate retail travel sales experience, working with Helloworld and FCM Travel Australia.
He joins Etihad Airways after his most recent role, a two-year stint as Business Manager – Strategic Accounts at Corporate Travel Management (CTM).
Based in Sydney, Mulville announced his new role via LinkedIn, saying he is excited to be back in the airline industry and is “looking forward to doing big things in 2025”.
He will helm EY’s Australian and New Zealand team during a significant time for the airline.
Etihad and Virgin Australia will dissolve their codeshare and loyalty agreement in June 2025, following the VA-Qatar Airways partnership news.
In a strategic move, EY plans to increase its Sydney and Melbourne services next year and is fast-tracking Etihad Guest Gold Status for eligible Australian travellers to woo and strengthen the local loyalty base, which it said is a key market for the carrier.
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