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Viking Appoints New Regional Sales Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa; Peter Walker to Join Twin Otter Series 400 Global Sales Force(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 23 October 2014 Release date- 22102014 - Orlando, Florida, : Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia has appointed Peter Walker to the new role of Regional Sales Director for the European, Middle East, and African regions. In this position, Walker will be responsible for sales, marketing and integration of the sales representative network throughout the international market. Peter will be the primary point of contact for all Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft sales within the EMEA region. Walker transitions to Viking from the role of vice president Sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Beechcraft Corporation, Nextant Aerospace (Worldwide) and brings 18 years of experience in the international aerospace industry to Viking's leadership team. Before joining Viking, Walker has also held senior management positions at Embraer Executive jets for both Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and is the holder of a professional pilot's license. 'We are pleased to welcome Peter to this new role, created to further expand the worldwide presence of the Twin Otter Series 400,' stated Evan McCorry, Viking vice president, International Sales & Marketing. He added, 'I've worked with Peter for many years, and am confident that his dynamic work ethic and international experience will be an asset to our global sales campaigns.' About Viking: The Series 400 Twin Otter is the best-selling next generation turbo-prop aircraft in its class, with Viking aircraft sold and delivered to 26 countries worldwide. Viking provides OEM support for the global fleet of de Havilland legacy aircraft (DHC-1 through DHC-7) and forms part of Westerkirk Capital Inc, a Canadian private investment firm with substantial holdings in the hospitality, aviation, and real estate sectors. (c) 2014 Electronic News Publishing - |