South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa and Africa’s most awarded airline, has announced that Todd Neuman has been named as the executive vice president for the Americas, effective immediately. In his new role, Neuman will oversee several departments within SAA’s commercial division in North & South America including, sales, marketing, e-commerce, reservations and finance. Neuman will continue to be based at South African Airways Regional Offices for The Americas in Plantation (Fort Lauderdale), Florida.

A 35-year airline and travel industry veteran, Neuman joined South African Airways in 2006 as head of sales, North America and has recently been serving as head of commercial, responsible for the airline’s sales and marketing departments. Prior to joining South African Airways, Neuman held management positions at US Airways and World Travel Holdings.

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