Guy Bradley has assumed the role of chairman of Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Coca-Cola, succeeding Patrick Healy, who will retire from the group after more than three decades of service.Bradley, 60, is also chairman of Swire Pacific, John Swire & Sons (H.K.) and Swire Properties. He was appointed chairman of the conglomerate’s airline and bottling operations last December.He previously said that, as chair of the Cathay Group, he would focus on enhancing the company’s overall performance and strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub.
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WED · 2026-05-13 · 05:33 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0513-75801
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Guy Bradley takes helm as Cathay chairman, Patrick Healy retires after 3 decades
Guy Bradley has been appointed the new chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Coca-Cola, taking over from Patrick Healy, who is retiring after over 30 years with the Swire group. Bradley, who is also chairman of Swire Pacific, John Swire & Sons (H.K.), and Swire Properties, was named to lead the airline and bottling operations in December.
Eric JiangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-13 · 05:33 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Guy Bradley has been appointed the new chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Coca-Cola, taking over from Patrick Healy, who is retiring after over 30 years with the Swire group. Bradley, who is also chairman of Swire Pacific, John Swire & Sons (H.K.), and Swire Properties, was named to lead the airline and bottling operations in December. His stated priorities include improving Cathay Pacific's performance and bolstering Hong Kong's position as a global aviation center. This leadership transition marks a significant change for the Hong Kong-based companies.
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Bradley was appointed chairman of the conglomerate’s airline and bottling operations last December.
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Guy Bradley is also chairman of Swire Pacific, John Swire & Sons (H.K.) and Swire Properties.
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Patrick Healy is retiring from the group after more than three decades of service.
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Guy Bradley has assumed the role of chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Coca-Cola.
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As chair of the Cathay Group, Bradley would focus on enhancing the company’s overall performance and strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub.
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