Japan Airlines appoints ex-flight attendant as first female president - BBC News

Mitsuko Tottori joined the flag carrier as a flight attendant in 1985, before working her way up.

2 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, Ms Tottori said she hoped her promotion would encourage other women to pursue the next step in their careersBy Oliver SlowBBC NewsJapan Airlines has named a woman as its next president for the first time, a rare appointment for a major Japanese firm - and global airline.

Mitsuko Tottori joined the flag carrier as a flight attendant in 1985, before working her way up.

She said she hoped her promotion would give other women the courage to pursue the next step in their careers.

Despite some improvements, very few major airlines have women in senior leadership positions.

Ms Tottori will replace Yuji Akasaka as president on 1 April. Mr Akasaka will replace Yoshiharu Ueki as chairman, the airline's most senior position.

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