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hikouki Jun 7, 2016 8:26 am

Maybe it's time their IT system gets updated. :rolleyes:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...website-3.html

Mr. Strong Jun 7, 2016 11:53 am

I Hope CX Management Will Be Updated Next
 
With dramatic declines and lapses in overall CX service quality and delivery, I wish Swire would update some members of CX Management.

My nominees of who should be updated:

Ivan Chu - CX Chief Executive. Start at the top or near the top since John Slosar isn't likely to go anywhere.

James Ginns - CX Director Service Delivery. He is apparently responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airline’s service, both on the ground and in the air.

Joe Locandro - CX Director of IT. I presume that the woeful state of the CX website and app is the gentleman's responsibility.

Aaron Claxton - CX Head of Catering. I think many on this forum thought this guy got canned. Alas, he seems to still be at CX.


Akira7 Jun 7, 2016 12:00 pm

I hope they increase + 10kg baggage allowance on every class so they can compete with all other major airlines as EK, QR, SQ, TG, VN.

sscywong Jun 7, 2016 12:55 pm


Originally Posted by Mr. Strong (Post 26743436)

Aaron Claxton - CX Head of Catering. I think many on this forum thought this guy got canned. Alas, he seems to still be at CX.

I think the problem is less on him but more on Ivan / James. Many other airlines use CPCS as well, but none of the others seems have so negative feedback

KrazyTrain18 Jun 7, 2016 3:13 pm


Originally Posted by Mr. Strong (Post 26743436)
With dramatic declines and lapses in overall CX service quality and delivery, I wish Swire would update some members of CX Management.

My nominees of who should be updated:

Ivan Chu - CX Chief Executive. Start at the top or near the top since John Slosar isn't likely to go anywhere.

James Ginns - CX Director Service Delivery. He is apparently responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airline’s service, both on the ground and in the air.

Joe Locandro - CX Director of IT. I presume that the woeful state of the CX website and app is the gentleman's responsibility.

Aaron Claxton - CX Head of Catering. I think many on this forum thought this guy got canned. Alas, he seems to still be at CX.



The company has been heading downwards since Tony Tyler left, the only real progress Slosar made during his time was fixing the J seat (which is one of the best hard products they've had). Now that Tyler finishing up his term at IATA maybe he'll consider returning ;)

maortega15 Jun 7, 2016 3:53 pm

Tony Tyler was actually the one who released the famous Cirrus seats and launched Chicago during his final months.

I have to say that Tony Tyler did weather the GFC storm of 2008 pretty well.

HKGglobaltrotter Jun 9, 2016 2:52 am


Originally Posted by Mr. Strong (Post 26743436)
With dramatic declines and lapses in overall CX service quality and delivery, I wish Swire would update some members of CX Management.

My nominees of who should be updated:

Ivan Chu - CX Chief Executive. Start at the top or near the top since John Slosar isn't likely to go anywhere.

James Ginns - CX Director Service Delivery. He is apparently responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airline’s service, both on the ground and in the air.

Joe Locandro - CX Director of IT. I presume that the woeful state of the CX website and app is the gentleman's responsibility.

Aaron Claxton - CX Head of Catering. I think many on this forum thought this guy got canned. Alas, he seems to still be at CX.


I'd like to vote for Joe and Aaron. The weakest links of CX in my view are the IT and Catering as compared to other carriers. Not sure what they do on a daily basis though I'd love to tell Joe to try use another airline app like AA just to figure out what an airline app should be like and also tell Aaron to fly with Qatar/SQ just to figure out what a real premium airline is serving up in the air!

hikouki Jun 9, 2016 9:35 pm


Originally Posted by Mr. Strong (Post 26743436)
With dramatic declines and lapses in overall CX service quality and delivery, I wish Swire would update some members of CX Management.

My nominees of who should be updated:

Ivan Chu - CX Chief Executive. Start at the top or near the top since John Slosar isn't likely to go anywhere.

James Ginns - CX Director Service Delivery. He is apparently responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airline’s service, both on the ground and in the air.

Joe Locandro - CX Director of IT. I presume that the woeful state of the CX website and app is the gentleman's responsibility.

Aaron Claxton - CX Head of Catering. I think many on this forum thought this guy got canned. Alas, he seems to still be at CX.


Do they have terms that expire? When are their contracts up for renewal?

Mr. Strong Jun 16, 2016 9:32 am


Originally Posted by Mr. Strong (Post 26743436)
With dramatic declines and lapses in overall CX service quality and delivery, I wish Swire would update some members of CX Management.

My nominees of who should be updated:

Ivan Chu - CX Chief Executive. Start at the top or near the top since John Slosar isn't likely to go anywhere.

James Ginns - CX Director Service Delivery. He is apparently responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airline’s service, both on the ground and in the air.

Joe Locandro - CX Director of IT. I presume that the woeful state of the CX website and app is the gentleman's responsibility.

Aaron Claxton - CX Head of Catering. I think many on this forum thought this guy got canned. Alas, he seems to still be at CX.


^ Looks like one desired update in CX Management has taken place with news of Joe Locandro's departure. Let's hope that his replacement succeeds in doing a much better job.

Mr. Strong Apr 12, 2017 4:54 am

Finally, Ivan Chu is booted! ^ ... ten months after my post about my hope for updating CX Management. :D

Today's announcement indicates that a number of directors will be promoted or leave their roles. Aside from Rupert Hogg, looks like Paul Loo and Martin Murray have been promoted. Hopefully James Ginns and Aaron Claxton are leaving their roles and will be replaced with better managers.

insideman Apr 12, 2017 8:25 am


Originally Posted by Mr. Strong (Post 28166633)
Finally, Ivan Chu is booted! ^ ... ten months after my post about my hope for updating CX Management. :D

Today's announcement indicates that a number of directors will be promoted or leave their roles. Aside from Rupert Hogg, looks like Paul Loo and Martin Murray have been promoted. Hopefully James Ginns and Aaron Claxton are leaving their roles and will be replaced with better managers.

Paul Loo definitely looks like a promotion ... Murray still Finance Director / CFO so no difference there??

Ginns is now Cargo ... better than Inflight Services!! No mention of Claxton as far as I can see?

Simon Large is Director Customer ... let's see what that brings....assume he will look after the 'customer experience' or what all of us on FT are interested in!!

sxc Apr 12, 2017 8:50 am

Let's continue discussion of the management changes here:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-shake-up.html


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