British Airways World Cargo shuffles commercial management team
New Delhi: British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) has announced its new commercial management team for the Asia Pacific and the Middle East, including India, as part of the carrier's global middle management restructure.

Mat Burton has been appointed area cargo manager for India and Nepal. He was earlier BAWC's area cargo manager for Japan and Korea. Burton will be based in New Delhi.

Other new appointments include Ian Barrigan, who is based in Dubai and is the new regional commercial manager for Middle-East Africa and Southern Asia, Chris Chan, regional manager, Asia Pacific, and Rory Black, area commercial manager, Japan and Korea.
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IBM chief Palmisano on two day visit to India
Bangalore: The chairman and CEO of `Big Blue' IBM, Samuel J. Palmisano, will be on a two-day visit to India this week. This will be Palmisano's fourth visit to the country since May 2003.

The IBM chief will address employees and investors in Bangalore on Tuesday, speaking on innovation in an era of globalisation, showcasing India's vast potential, capabilities and its increasingly significant role in the global economy.

The President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and the chairman and group managing director of Bharti Industries, Sunil Bharti Mittal, will also attend the event on Tuesday.

Palmisano's visit comes at a time when IBM is transforming itself into a globally integrated company, pooling assets and skills across national boundaries. For IBM, India is an important part of its globally integrated company model and also an centre of excellence in a number of areas. These include business process outsourcing, delivery services, research and software development.
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