Christoph Franz

Overview

Christoph Franz, age 48, was appointed to our Board of Directors on February 7, 2008. Mr. Franz has served as Chief Executive Officer of Swiss International Air Line since 2004. Prior to joining Swiss Air, Mr. Franz spent nine years in top management positions with Deutsche Bahn AG (DB), the German national railway, ending as a member of executive management in charge of passenger transport. Mr. Franz was appointed to the Board as a nominee of Deutsche Lufthansa AG in connection with Deutsche Lufthansa AG's purchase of approximately 19% of the Company's outstanding common stock in January 2008.