Yvonne Makolo
Yvonne Manzi Makolo is a Rwandan IT specialist who serves as the managing director and chief executive officer of Rwandair, the national airline of Rwanda, She was appointed to that position on 6 April 2018. Prior to that, she was the Deputy CEO at the airline, responsible for corporate affairs, from April 2017 until April 2018.
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[edit]- Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO RwandAir, says the air transport industry must continue to improve diversity
- Interview by Graham Newton.Makolo says airlines.iata.org(9 november 2021)
- [Yvonne Makolo Cargo is of ever-increasing importance for the aviation industry, and as a landlocked country, we recognize the importance and
- [The only disability in life is a bad attitude. Women Power Africa 's Post
- the new freighter will play a significant role in RwandAir’s operations. “The delivery of our dedicated cargo aircraft is a huge milestone in RwandAir’s fleet expansion plans,”
- Makolo said AEROIME (2 DECEMBER 2022)
- I find it necessary that, from the beginning, you make it clear that you are not there to play; there is a reason why you are there and that you know what you are doing,
- "[http://africawomenexperts.com/lng/en/2021/08/yvonne-makolo-at-the-helm-of-the-rwandan-airline/ "she said in an interview with the New York Times"
- I think that there is some difference. I believe that women leaders are more empathetic, so they relate more to what’s happening in their teams’ lives. I think we have to be a little bit tougher, more assertive but we do have that soft side to us as well and in most cases, we manage to balance the two.
- Women can do what men can and sometimes even better, says MTN’s Yvonne Makolo. The New Times. (September 29, 2016).
- I would walk into a meeting and I would be the only woman there. I find that it’s necessary that right from the beginning, you make it clear that you are not there to play; there is a reason why you are in that position and that you know what you are doing.
- Women can do what men can and sometimes even better, says MTN’s Yvonne Makolo. The New Times. (September 29, 2016).
- I have learnt that the toughest thing about being a leader is managing people.
- Women can do what men can and sometimes even better, says MTN’s Yvonne Makolo. The New Times. (September 29, 2016).
- I have also learnt that you come to work to do a job not to please people or make friends.
- Women can do what men can and sometimes even better, says MTN’s Yvonne Makolo. The New Times. (September 29, 2016).
- “RwandAir is proud to be a partner of the Basketball Africa League and we are excited to see the Rwandan Development Board continue to bring world-class basketball to Rwanda. We know how sport can bring communities together as teams compete to win and celebrate the power of teamwork and know the extended partnership will further strengthen those bonds,
- TILL 2028: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RENEWED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RWANDA & THE BAL KT PRESS (19 jun 2023).
- I am honored and delighted to assume this important role. IATA plays a crucial role for all airlines, big and small, with various business models in every corner of the world. Leading a medium-sized airline in Africa offers me a unique perspective on the issues that airlines have in common. Decarbonization, safety improvement, transforming airlines into modern retailers, and ensuring cost-efficient infrastructure are at the top of the agenda.
- Rwanda: Yvonne Makolo, CEO of RwandAir, the first woman to chair IATA The New Times (June 5, 2023)
- “The health and safety of our customers and staff is the top priority for RwandAir, so we have truly gone above and beyond when it comes to our procedures and protocols.”
- Exclusive Interview: Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO of RwandAir Travel Radar (30 July 2021).
- “Aviation is not a luxury. I think that a lot of African markets think that flying is a luxury. It is a necessity because given how vast our continent is, it is really important to find a very convenient way to navigate Africa.”
- Africa is aviation’s new growth frontier – RwandAir CEO, Makolo Punch Newspapers (25 June 2023).
- “We believe this continent has a lot of untapped potential and, given that the road and rail networks are pretty much nonexistent across the continent, air connectivity plays a key role.”
- Connecting Africa with the rest of the world: RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo AeroTime (27 April 2024).
- “Taxes, fees, and overflight charges on the regional route made up nearly half the fare.”
- African airline executives offer bold new plan for opening up African skies PANA (21 August 2026).
