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Delta Air Lines is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Gbobaniyi as the new Manager Sales- West Africa, effective immediately.
In her new role, Mary will be based in Lagos, Nigeria, and will oversee Delta’s sales and commercial operations across the West African region, including the airline’s key online stations in Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal. Additionally, she will support Delta’s joint venture partners, including Air France KLM and Virgin Atlantic.
Mary joins Delta with a wealth of experience in the aviation industry, having previously served as a Sales Manager for Nigeria at Emirates for nine years. Before her tenure at Emirates, she worked with Lufthansa German Airlines for six years, culminating in the position of Regional Manager for Key Accounts. Mary’s extensive background in sales and management, coupled with her strong understanding of the aviation market, makes her an invaluable addition to Delta’s leadership team in West Africa.
Manoj Kuraikose, Delta’s General Manager Sales, Middle East, Africa, and India (MEAI) remarked on Mary’s appointment, stating, “I am excited to have her on board and look forward to the experience and knowledge she will bring to our already amazing team”.
Mary holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Business Information Technology and Marketing from London Metropolitan University, as well as a GNVQ Advanced in Business Studies from Westminster Kingsway College in London, UK.
On the personal front, Mary is married and a proud mother of 2 children, ages 10 years and 8 years. Mary is also a music lover, although not a professional singer but has a passion for singing in the church choir.
Reflecting on her appointment, Mary disclosed: “One of the reasons I chose to work with Delta is because its core values—integrity, resilience, honesty, and servant leadership—resonate deeply with me. I am grateful to Delta’s leadership team for entrusting me with the opportunity to steward the brand within the West African region. I am excited to leverage my commercial expertise and collaborate with the team across my markets to further strengthen Delta's footprint in this dynamic region”, she stated.
Delta Air Lines remains committed to expanding its presence in West Africa and enhancing its service offerings in the region. With the addition of Mary Gbobaniyi to the team, the airline anticipates further growth and success in its West African operations.
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