Hawaiian Air and tourism board veteran goes to work for Larry Ellison
Skift Take
It’s not often someone works their way down the industry ladder, but running a smaller operation seems like a good deal if it means more time to enjoy the destination you’ve dedicated your working life to. Oh yeah: Also working for one of the world's richest men.
Paul Casey, who has headed both Hawaii's largest airline and the state's biggest tourism marketer, is preparing for a new challenge running a small local carrier for one of the richest men in the world.
Island Air, purchased in February by Oracle Inc. CEO Larry Ellison, has appointed Casey to be CEO starting May 1. Ellison bought Island Air after buying 97 percent of the island of Lanai last year.
Casey, 66, was president and CEO of Hawai
