The Walshe Group, GSA for Lufthansa Group in ANZ, has appointed Nigel Bale as Lufthansa Group’s general manager for Australia & New Zealand, consolidating leadership of the two markets under a single management structure.
Nigel will officially assume the role in late October, succeeding Anil Rodricks, who has elected to depart the aviation industry. In the meantime, both Nigel and Anil are working closely to facilitate a seamless transition and ensure uninterrupted business operations.
Since 2021, Nigel has led Lufthansa Group’s New Zealand operations and brings more than 20 years of aviation experience across leading airlines in Australia and New Zealand.
In his expanded role, Nigel will be responsible for the regional commercial performance of Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, a network which connects Australian and New Zealand travellers to more than 300 destinations globally.
He will work closely with the Group’s sales teams to strengthen their world-class network and deepening partnerships with the local travel trade.
