Menzies Aviation has announced the appointment of Scott Sirianni to the role of vice president of sales for the Americas region.

Sirianni joins Menzies Aviation from American Airlines and in his new role will be responsible for driving new partnerships, bolstering existing relationships, and expanding the company’s footprint as it looks to accelerate its growth in the region.

Sirianni worked for American Airlines for more than 11 years and was most recently the airline’s director of multinational accounts.

As part of his responsibilities for American Airlines, Sirianni was instrumental in driving successful value-based relationships delivering on both customer and airline goals.

John Redmond, executive vice president Americas at Menzies Aviation, said: “We are delighted to underline our commitment to delivering high-quality aviation services across the Americas region by welcoming Scott to our growing commercial team.

“Scott’s experience, strategic thinking and proven track record make him the ideal candidate to lead our growth plans, and we have no doubt he will contribute significantly to our success.

“We look forward to working together to expand our footprint and services across North America and beyond.”

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