Massimo Bergamini is the new CEO of NACC
Starting December 5, 2016, Massimo Bergamini will be the new President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada, NACC, the trade association representing Canada’s largest air carriers. With an important expertise, Mr. Bergamini was Executive Director of Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) and helped expand the organization's influence and enhance its profile in Canada and abroad.
"We are very pleased to have Massimo Bergamini join the NACC team, bringing with him extensive public interest and advocacy expertise. Massimo has worked for more than 25 years in government relations, policy and public affairs and with his leadership and guidance we look forward to advancing the important work of our organization," said Mike McNaney, Chair of the NACC Board of Directors.
"Mr. Bergamini's previous experience includes, founding, in 2008, InterChange Public Affairs, through which he provided government relations, communications and management consulting services to a broad range of clients, including federal, provincial and municipal governments as well as not- for-profit organizations. Prior to this, he managed government relations for the City of Montreal, where he headed its infrastructure lobby efforts. He also led the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' national campaign for a New Deal for Cities as well as its push for long-term infrastructure funding."
Massimo Bergamini declared that it is very exciting to join the National Airlines Council of Canada at such a critical time. “With the Canadian airline industry facing change on a number of fronts including the regulatory environment, I look forward to working closely with government, industry partners and all stakeholders to ensure Canadians continue to enjoy the benefits of having the best, most efficient air transport system in the world today."