EULESS, Texas, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Flight Services, the
world's leading independent aviation services provider, announced today the
appointment of Doug Pinckney as senior vice president sales and marketing.
Pinckney will head the sales and marketing efforts that provide
diversified services to most of the leading carriers and airports around the
world. His responsibilities will include the overall growth of the company's
revenue, account development, customer relations, and promotional programs.
Pinckney joins Worldwide Flight Services from Sea-Land Service, Inc. where
he last served as general manager customer service for North America. In this
role, he was responsible for three North American customer service centers and
a staff of 160. He successfully managed a process designed to bring greater
customer service focus into Sea-Land to complement the strong sales
organization.
In addition, he implemented new organizational structures as well as
leading a cross-functional quality improvement team focusing on technology,
business process, and empowerment. Prior to this position, Pinckney spent the
past 13 years in international sales with Sea-Land consistently exceeding
revenue objectives for the company.
"We are confident that Doug's years of sales, sales management and
customer service management expertise in a global sales environment will be
instrumental in leading our company forward," said Mark Dunkerley, President
and Chief Operating Officer, Worldwide Flight Services. "Doug's extensive
sales background and leadership skills combined with our current outstanding
sales personnel will be an invaluable asset to our company."
Pinckney is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of
Science in Finance combined with Masters studies and participation in
executive education courses at the Darden School.
Worldwide Flight Services is a world leader in comprehensive, top-quality
ground services for the aviation industry. The company provides a full range
of cargo, passenger and ramp handling services, as well as technical services
to include jetbridge maintenance, fueling and management services on behalf of
300 airlines and airport authorities at 92 key locations around the world.
Worldwide recently acquired Miami Aircraft Support, Inc. in Florida and
Aerolink International, Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, continuing to
strengthen its position as one of the world's largest independent aviation
service providers.
Additional information about Worldwide Flight Services can be accessed via
the Internet at http://www.wwflightservices.com.
SOURCE Worldwide Flight Services
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