Williams joined Etihad as regional business development manager for Europe in February 2020 from British Airways where he headed up the flag carrier’s corporate sales team.
He replaces Martin Drew, who was appointed Etihad senior vice-president, sales, and managing director, cargo, in November 2020.
Besides assuming responsibility for all commercial responsibilities across both regions, Williams will also be tasked with developing relationships with Etihad’s trade and corporate partners.
Jeremy Pollock, meanwhile, has been appointed Etihad country manager UK and Ireland.
Pollock joined Etihad 16 years ago and has headed up the carrier’s leisure sales team for the past decade.
He will lead a combined sales effort in the UK and Ireland, across both leisure and corporate sales.
