Who becomes the first female chief of Japan Airlines?

Mitsuko Tottori will become Japan Airlines (JAL) first female president on April 1, 2024. Tottori is a former flight attendant who joined JAL in 1985 and has since worked her way up to senior managing executive officer. Tottori’s appointment is a rare appointment for a major Japanese firm and global airline. In a news conference, Tottori said she hopes her appointment can encourage female employees who are struggling with their careers or going through big life events.