John Slosar / Hong Kong
Head in the sky
As chief executive of Cathay Pacific, it’s John Slosar’s job to steer the airline along a straight path as it increases its reach in China, while keeping staff and passengers on board.
When John Slosar took over as chief executive of Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific in March last year, he had a lot to live up to in replacing the charismatic Tony Tyler – a Cathay stalwart since the late 1970s who had taken the company through turbulent times. But then, Slosar is no newcomer to the business either, having been with Swire Pacific, Cathay Pacific’s majority-owner, for more than three decades.
“Making sure the entire company understands your management style on day one is key when you’ve got big boots to fill,” says the easy…
