Mary Gbobaniyi,  new manager, sales-West Africa, Delta Airlines

Delta Airlines says it has appointed Mary Gbobaniyi as its new manager sales, West Africa, effective immediately.

According to the airline, following Gbobaniyi’s appointment, she will be based in Lagos, Nigeria in her new role, from where she is expected to oversee Delta’s sales and commercial operations across the West African region, including the airline’s key online stations in Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal.

In addition, she is expected to support the airline’s joint venture partners, including Air France KLM and Virgin Atlantic.

She joins Delta with a wealth of experience in the aviation industry, having previously served as a sales manager for Nigeria at Emirates for nine years.

Before her tenure at Emirates, she worked with Lufthansa German Airlines for six years, culminating in the position of regional manager for key accounts.

Her extensive background in sales and management, coupled with her strong understanding of the aviation market, makes her an invaluable addition to Delta’s leadership team in West Africa, the company said in a statement.

Manoj Kuraikose, Delta’s general manager sales, Middle East, Africa, and India (MEAI), remarked on Gbobaniyi’s appointment, stating, “I am excited to have her on board and look forward to the experience and knowledge she will bring to our already amazing team.”

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Business Information Technology and Marketing from London Metropolitan University, as well as a GNVQ Advanced in Business Studies from Westminster Kingsway College in London, UK.

Reflecting on her appointment, Gbobaniyi said: “One of the reasons I chose to work with Delta is because its core values — integrity, resilience, honesty, and servant leadership — resonate deeply with me. I am grateful to Delta’s leadership team for entrusting me with the opportunity to steward the brand within the West African region. I am excited to leverage my commercial expertise and collaborate with the team across my markets to further strengthen Delta’s footprint in this dynamic region.”

Delta Airlines says it remains committed to expanding its presence in West Africa and enhancing its service offerings in the region, noting that with the addition of Mary Gbobaniyi to the team, it anticipates further growth and success in its West African operations.