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Uber manager joins Ryanair in key role
Ryanair has appointed its first head of public affairs. Cristian Samoilovich joins the airline from Uber, where he was managing European public policy.
Samoilovich brings experience in government relations having previously worked for Boeing and Airbus, said Ryanair.
He will lead the airline’s public affairs engagements with EU institutions and European governments, it said.
Ryanair’s chief legal and regulatory officer, Juliusz Komorek, added: "His extensive experience and knowledge will be a key asset to Ryanair, as we continue to work with the EU to increase the competitiveness of the European air transport industry, to the benefit of consumers."
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