Kenyon International appoints new Vice President of Global Response
The emergency response provider has grown its global team of crisis and disaster response experts
Kenyon International Emergency Services, part of global aviation services group Air Partner, has announced the appointment of Kevin Curreri as new Vice President of Global Response. Based in Kenyon’s UK headquarters, Curreri will have full strategic and operational responsibility for crisis management and disaster response within the Air Partner Services Division.
Curreri has experience as a security adviser, risk management specialist, and justice sector development expert. In his most recent role, he managed a team of specialist consultants to advise clients on the resolution of kidnap, piracy, detention, disappearance, threat, and extortion incidents. He also previously served with the United Nations (UN) in Somalia as a key member of the UN Hostage Incident Management Programme.
Jonathan Astill, Air Partner’s Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Services, commented: “Kevin brings a unique skillset to the Kenyon team, enabling us to continuously improve and enhance our services. To work in this field requires strong leadership and experience, making Kevin the perfect choice for this role.”
Shabita Sumaraj and Dean Trussler have also recently been appointed to the UK leadership team, as Head of Humanitarian Services and Head of Crisis Centre Management and Preparedness, respectively.
Kenyon recently unveiled its 2024 training academy initiative to boost crisis training.