CANNEWS:Delta Air Lines has appointed Jeff Moomaw as Vice President - Asia Pacific, effective July 1.

Based in Delta’s regional headquarters in Seoul, Jeff will lead overall business strategy planning and execution across the APAC region, including Korea, Greater China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. He will also oversee Delta’s trans-Pacific joint venture partnership with Korean Air, which commenced in May 2018.

“Delta’s commitment to international success hinges heavily on the Asia Pacific region, one of the world’s most dynamic markets and home to our joint venture partnership with Korean Air. To maximize the opportunities this region presents, Jeff’s extensive knowledge and experience are vital,” said Alain Bellemare, Delta’s President - International. “His global mindset and track record with partners will be tremendous assets in our pursuit to deliver an unbeatable trans-Pacific network with an exceptional customer experience.”

“With tremendous partners like Korean Air and China Eastern, a best-in-class Asia hub at Incheon Terminal 2, and the overwhelming cultural and technological influence the region brings globally, it is an exciting time for Delta in the Asia Pacific region,” Jeff Moomaw said. “After a period of transition and growth, I am proud of the stellar success of our teams in transforming our Asia Pacific strategy and implementing our joint venture with Korean Air. I am looking forward to working closely with Korean Air to further grow our business and deliver the trans-Pacific joint venture of choice to our customers.”

An 18-year Delta veteran, Jeff has recently held the position of Managing Director, International Customer Experience and Partner Consulting, based in Atlanta. In this role, Jeff concentrated on providing customers with the best experience when flying with Delta and its global airline partners, as well as advising partners on how best to use Delta’s expertise to drive synergies and improve partner processes. Previously, Jeff was based in London to lead the implementation of Delta’s joint venture with Virgin Atlantic. He has also led numerous Sales Development groups during his career at Delta.