Emirates Airline has appointed John Gemin as its new Country Manager for Uganda.
Mr. Gemin, whose appointment was effective from December 17, 2018, is now responsible for Emirates’ overall business in Uganda, overseeing sales and service functions for the airline’s passenger, cargo, management and airport operations. He reports directly to Orhan Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Africa.
The new manager holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Management Studies obtained from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam.
He has worked with Emirates for four years, during which time he served as Business Analysis Manager within the Commercial Operations covering mainly the Latin American markets.
Speaking about his appointment, Gemin said, “I am honoured and very excited to be leading the Emirates operations in Uganda. I look forward to working with our local team of dedicated and talented staff to ensure Emirates growth and continued success in the market.”
Meanwhile, customers travelling on Emirates can look forward to world class service and hospitality from the airline’s multi-national cabin crew, including Ugandan nationals, while enjoying complimentary gourmet meals and beverages. Emirates also offers over 4,000 channels of on-demand audio and visual entertainment on its award-winning ice system, from the latest movies, music and games.
The airline’s young and environmentally friendly fleet comprises entirely wide-body aircraft – the popular Boeing 777 and iconic Airbus A380 aircraft in service.
The Airline flies daily between Entebbe and Dubai.
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