LONDON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abra Group
Limited, one of the largest and most competitive air
transportation enterprises across Latin
America, today announced the appointment of David W. Dickson (Dave) to its board of
directors as an independent director. Dave will also serve as
Chairman of the board's Audit Committee.
Dave is an expert in airlines and loyalty programs, with more
than 37 years of experience in professional services working in
both audit and advisory capacities principally within the air
transportation industry. He is a Retired Partner at EY (Ernst &
Young LLP), Board Member at Green Africa Airways, and Principal at
Global Economics Group. During his EY career Dave worked with the
largest airlines around the globe while running the EY global
Airline practice for over 10 years. He also served as the Chairman
of the AICPA Airline task force which drafted the 2019 AICPA Audit
and Accounting Guide Revenue Recognition as well as the joint AICPA
and IATA accounting working group efforts to interpret IFRS revenue
standard (IFRS 15).
"Dave is an exceptional addition to our Board," said Abra
Chairman Roberto Kriete. "His
depth and breadth of airline industry expertise combined with his
world-class relational skills has earned him the trust and respect
of senior industry executives as well as boards around the
world."
Abra's CEO Constantino de Oliveira
Junior said, "I am confident that Dave's extensive
experience as a trusted advisor within the airlines, capital
markets and regulatory environments uniquely prepares him to
contribute as an expert and senior leader of Abra Group."
Dave has a B.A. in business administration from the University of Texas, and is a Certified Public
Accountant licensed in Texas.
Investor Relations: ir@abragroup.net
About Abra Group: Abra Group is one of the largest and
most competitive air transportation enterprises across Latin America. It brings together iconic
brands (Avianca - NYSE: AVH, BVC: PFAVH; and GOL - NYSE:
GOL, B3: GOLL4) under a single leadership, anchoring a pan-Latin
American network of airlines that has the lowest unit cost in their
respective markets, the leading loyalty programs across the region,
and other synergistic businesses. Abra Group consolidates a
team of 28,000 highly qualified aviation professionals and a fleet
of 300 aircraft. For further information, visit
www.abragroup.net.
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