futura

Human resources

In 2007, Futura has a stable workforce of 830 individuals, distributed throughout Europe and the USA at fourteen operating bases. 400 staff work at the main base in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Román Pané

Román Pané

CEO and Chairman of the Board, age 49.
Advanced Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Universidad Polit'cnica de Madrid. MBA, Universidad de las Islas Baleares.

With Futura since 1993. Managing Director since 2001//Experience in the sector: Universair, Meridiana and Centennial//President of the IACA (International Air Carrier Association) since 2005//26 years' experience in the sector.

Paco Vives

Francisco Vives

General Director and member of the Board of Directors, age 41.
Degree in Economics, Universidad de Valencia.

With Futura since 1992. Has held current post since 2002//Previous experience: Arthur Andersen and Viajes Iberia//17 years' experience in the sector.

Andrés Negre

Andrés Negre

Financial Director, age 44.
Degree in Economics, Universidad de Barcelona.

With Futura since 1991. Has held current post since 2002.//Previous experience: Iberworld Airlines and Hospital de Manacor.//14 years' experience in the sector.

Juan Muñoz de Baena

Juan Muñoz de Baena

Commercial Director, age 52.
Advanced Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. MBA IESE, Universidad de Navarra.

With Futura since 1995. Has held current post since 2000.//Previous experience: Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA), Universair, Meridiana, Grupo Barceló.//26 years' experience in the sector.

Jaime Bestard

Jaime Bestard

Technical Director, age 48.
Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.

With Futura since 1990. Has held current post since 2002.//Previous experience: Viva Air.//23 years' experience in the sector.

José Ramón Sesma

José Ramón Sesma

Director of Operations, age 58.
Airline transport pilot with a degree in Economics and Business Studies, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Previous experience: Spanish Air Force, Hispania Líneas aéreas, Air Europa.//With Futura since 1990. Has held current post since 2005.//35 years' experience in the sector.

Iyabó Carbó

Iyabó Carbó

Director of Corporate Development and External Relations.




One of the company's founders.//21 years' experience in the sector.

Pere Torrens

Pere Torrens

Director of Human Resources, age 41
Degree in Psychology, Universidad de Barcelona.

Master’s degree in HR Management, Euroforum Escorial – INSEAD. // 15 year’s experience in Human Resources management, 4 year’s experience in the aviation sector. // Previous experience: Sol Meliá, Riu Hotels.

Management control

Management control
  • Commercial
  • Operations (in flight and on ground)
  • Maintenance
  • Finances
  • Information systems
  • Customer services
  • In-flight services
  • Human resources
  • Communication and Development

Departments

  • of Safety
  • of Quality and Regulations
  • of Management Control