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IATA appoints Karen Clayton as corporate secretary
October 5th 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Thursday announced that Karen Clayton would join IATA as Corporate Secretary from next April, succeeding Paul Steel. Read More » Clayton will move to IATA from Air New Zealand where she has been General Counsel and Company Secretary since 2016.
As Corporate Secretary, Clayton will ensure the integrity of IATA’s governance framework, including management of the association’s Board of Governors and its various committees. The IATA Board of Governors is elected by the association’s 294 airline members and consists of CEOs from 31 airlines and IATA’s Director General and CEO.
As a member of IATA’s Strategic Leadership Team, Karen will also support the Director General and CEO with advice and input on IATA’s strategic plans and industry initiatives.
After the transition next year, Steele will focus on strengthening IATA’s 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 IATA’s governance processes. Moreover, her industry expertise, leadership on diversity and inclusion, and strategic boardroom experience will contribute to IATA’s overall success in fulfilling its mission to represent, lead and serve the global airline industry,” said IATA Director General and CEO, Alexandre de Juniac.
