Sellmaier holds the position as Director of International Relations and Air Traffic Rights at German airline, Lufthansa.
In a significant shift within the Lufthansa group, Stephan Sellmaier and Markus Linke have taken on new roles effective from February 1, 2023.
Stephan Sellmaier, a political scientist with a background in business administration, has been appointed as the Director of International Relations and Traffic Rights at German Lufthansa. Sellmaier's career at Lufthansa stretches back to 2001, where he started at Lufthansa Cargo. Over the years, he has held various positions in Frankfurt and Munich, focusing on international partnerships, alliances, and traffic rights negotiations.
Sellmaier's expertise extends beyond aviation, encompassing Government Relations, Public Affairs, Infrastructure, and Sustainability. His strategic role in shaping Lufthansa's global connectivity through international relations and traffic rights agreements is widely recognised.
Meanwhile, Markus Linke, another political scientist, has been appointed as the Director of International Relations and Traffic Rights at Lufthansa, effective from the same date. Linke has been part of the Lufthansa group for an undisclosed period, starting his career at Lufthansa in an unspecified role. He previously held the position of Head of Aeropolitical Relations & Traffic Rights at Lufthansa, a role he now hands over to Sellmaier.
Like Sellmaier, Linke has a wide range of experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Infrastructure, and Sustainability. However, due to privacy concerns, specific details about his full career path and all prior accomplishments are not publicly available.
This double appointment marks a new chapter for Lufthansa, with two seasoned professionals taking the reins in key roles. As they navigate the complexities of international relations and traffic rights, they are poised to strengthen Lufthansa's position in the global aviation industry.
The appointments of Stephan Sellmaier and Markus Linke, both political scientists with extensive experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Infrastructure, and Sustainability, signal a new era for Lufthansa, particularly in the field of international relations and traffic rights. This shift is anticipated to have significant implications for the company's position within the global aviation industry. As Sellmaier and Linke move into key roles, they bring their varied expertise from both business and academia to the table, positioning themselves to make strides in the realm of public affairs, as well as potentially paving new paths for their careers in finance, industry, and even fintech.
