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Cathay Pacific boss quits after protest row | |
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The chief executive of Cathay Pacific, Rupert Hogg, has resigned in the wake of the protests in Hong Kong. | |
Paul Loo is also leaving as chief customer and commercial officer. | |
Mr Hogg said: "These have been challenging weeks for the airline and it is right that Paul and I take responsibility as leaders of the company." | |
Mr Hogg warned on Monday staff could be fired if they "support or participate in illegal protests" in Hong Kong. | |
But the previous week, Cathay Pacific had told its staff it would not stop them joining the pro-democracy demonstrations currently sweeping Hong Kong. | |
The airline's chairman, John Slosar, said it was time to put "a new management team in place who can reset confidence and lead the airline to new heights". | |
Cathay Pacific said in a statement that Mr Hogg had been replaced by Tang Kin Wing Augustus and Mr Loo by Ronald Lam. | |
Hong Kong International Airport has been closed this week in the wake of massive anti-government protests that have paralysed one of Asia's key transport hubs. | |
Mr Slosar said that while Mr Hogg and his team had executed a three-year turnaround plan, "recent events have called into question Cathay Pacific's commitment to flight safety and security and put our reputation and brand under pressure". | |
"This is regrettable as we have always made safety and security our highest priority," he said. | |
The new bosses "have the experience and depth of knowledge of aviation and our people to be strong and effective leaders of Cathay Pacific at this sensitive time", he added. |