JAL names former cabin attendant as first female president

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Japan Airlines' next president Mitsuko Tottori, right, shakes hands with current president Yuji Akasaka (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan Airlines will promote former cabin attendant Mitsuko Tottori to president effective April 1, the Japanese carrier announced on Wednesday, appointing a woman to the top post for the first time.

Tottori, who is currently a representative director and senior managing executive officer, will also be the first president with experience as a cabin attendant.

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