Cathay Pacific appoints new regional head of trade sales for MEA

In her new role, Docherty is responsible for identifying new business opportunities and strategically optimising revenue across the airline’s channel partners.

Docherty said she is an ‘ardent advocate’ for the empowerment of women in the aviation sector since joining Cathay Pacific in 2019 as cargo manager. Previously having worked for Virgin Atlantic in the United Kingdom and South Africa, as well as Air France and KLM, she has 14 years of comprehensive aviation experience.