After buying Island Air, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison announced that Paul Casey, former Hawaiian Airlines president, will take control of the day-to-day operations, as its new CEO.
Island Air Director Paul Marinelli said in a news release Monday Casey will be instrumental to the growth of the airline as it adds aircraft and expands service.
Marinelli said "Les Murashige will continue as Island Air's president and be responsible for day-to-day operations. He will report to Casey," according to USA Today.
As for Casey's credentials:
He served as Hawaiian Airlines' CEO from 1997 to 2002. Before that, from 1995 to 1997, He was the president of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau and continues to serve on its board.
"Having been part of Hawaii's visitor and airline industries for the past three decades, joining Island Air at this time is an exciting opportunity," said Casey in a statement. "I look forward to working with the Island Air team to deliver high-quality air service and provide improved options for inter-island travelers," according to bizjournals.com
Ellison bought Island Air in February less than a year after he bought 98 percent of the Hawaiian island of Lanai.
Thanks to his purchase, Island Air was able to cease their layoffs.
"We are excited Mr. Ellison has acquired Island Air. He has the vision and resources to literally take Island Air to new heights," Island Air's president, Les Murashige, said in a statement in late February, according to USA Today.
Adding, "we understand the critical importance of transportation in an island state, and we will ensure that Island Air strengthens its role, capacity and service to the people of Hawaii," Marinelli said, as reported by USA Today.
Island Air offers 224 weekly flights between Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai.
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