SkyGreece names Denis Codere deputy chief commercial officer

Bill Alefantis, chief commercial officer and co-founder of SkyGreece Airlines S.A., has announced the appointment of Denis Codere to the role of deputy chief commercial officer.

After much anticipation, the carrier is scheduled to launch this summer with service to Athens from Montreal and Toronto, only recently having obtained necessary approvals from The Canadian Transport Agency as reported last week. Founded in September 2012 by Peter Chilakos, Nicholas Alexandris and Bill Alefantis - all of whom are Canadians of Greek origin - the airline also plans to offer flights between Athens and New York.

Codere joined SkyGreece in February 2014 as vice-president sales and commercialization and according to a release, has been "highly instrumental" in developing the overall product and commercial strategy of the new carrier.

Before joining SkyGreece, Codere worked for 13 years with the Transat Group and was vice-president sales, commercialization and development - Europe between 2009 and 2013. He also worked at Air Canada Vacations between 1990 and 2000 in finance, marketing, sales and revenue management. 

Though admiting that it is not a simple feat to launch an airline in 2015, Codere told PAX he is enthusiastic about his new role and the business overall, as it offers an alternative to travel agencies and wholesalers. 

More news about SkyGreece Airlines S.A. and its flight program is expected to be unveiled in the next few days. Codere can be reached at 450-781-8511 ext.160 or at denis.codere@skygreece.com.