Gate Gourmet, the world's largest independent airline catering and logistics company, has appointed Mark E. Wall as President of its Asia-Pacific division and Group Senior Vice President, effective immediately.

Wall joins the company after 22 years with General Electric Corp's plastics division in various executive capacities and locations around the world. As president of the Asia/Pacific Division for Gate Gourmet, he oversees the operations of nine flight kitchens in seven countries. He is based in Tokyo, and reports to Guy Dubois, Group Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration Chief Administrative Officer.

"Mark's extensive experience in the Asia/Pacific region will allow him to quickly assume the leadership role for our operations there," Dubois said. "We welcome the talent and expertise he brings to Gate Gourmet, which will be instrumental in our efforts to attract additional Asia/Pacific customers to our network."

Founded in 1992, Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent airline catering and logistics company. With approximately 22,000 employees globally, Gate Gourmet serves its customers from 108 kitchens, in 29 countries, and provides meals to more than 300 million passengers annually.