Emirates CCO resigns after airline's profit dives

Emirates CCO Thierry Antinori has resigned, a spokeswoman said Sunday, days after the airline announced its weakest profit in a decade. Antinori, also an executive VP, was responsible for commercial operations, products, the frequent flyer program and cargo division. The spokeswoman declined to comment when asked why Antinori resigned and when it was effective. Antinori spoke to media in his capacity as an Emirates executive April 24 in Dubai and was seen at the Emirates stand at a travel exhibition in Dubai April 29. Adnan Kazim, divisional senior VP, strategic planning, revenue optimisation & aeropolitical affairs, has been appointed acting CCO, the spokeswoman said. Emirates reported a 69% fall in full-year profit last week, its lowest in 10 years as soaring fuel costs and a strong dollar took a toll on earnings. <br/>