Cathay Dining Appoints Michael Winner as New Chief Operating Officer

Cathay Dining is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Winner as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 January 2026. Michael, with over two decades of leadership experience spanning aviation catering, large-scale food production, and international operations, will assume leadership of the company’s operational divisions.

Throughout his distinguished career, Michael has held senior leadership roles within prominent aviation catering firms.

His expertise encompasses end-to-end production management, complex logistics planning, robust food-safety systems, and large-scale operational execution, which will be instrumental as Cathay Dining moves to strengthen its premium kitchen operations and deliver exceptional onboard dining experiences at scale.

Michael is poised to steer Cathay Dining through its next phase of development by centrally prioritising the uncompromising pursuit of quality and excellence at every step of the food journey.

“Joining Cathay Dining at this exciting stage of its journey is a true privilege,” said Michael Winner. “Cathay Dining plays a vital role in supporting the aviation ecosystem. Our foremost priority is to provide airline partners with dependable, high-quality inflight dining solutions built on strong safety standards, operational discipline, and a craftsmanship approach to food. I very much look forward to collaborating with the talented teams to deliver excellence at every stage of the food production and delivery process.”

Chief Executive Officer Pierre Bastjaens welcomed the new appointment, stating, “Michael’s proven leadership and extensive industry expertise will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen Cathay Dining’s commitment to setting the highest benchmarks in reliability, safety, and premium service. His appointment reflects our dedication to quality. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to Jaap Roest for his outstanding contribution and commitment over the years.”