In our drive for continuous improvement and keeping our core values of safety, quality, efficiency and customer service at the top of everything we do, PHI, Inc. has announced the appointment of Cory Latiolais to the newly formed position of senior vice president of customer relations for the PHI Americas business unit. A seasoned leader with over 26 years of rotary- and fixed-wing aviation experience, Latiolais will bring a proven track record of leadership into his new, customer-centric role.

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“Cory has been dedicated to supporting our PHI customers in various capacities for nearly 20 years,” said Dave Stepanek, president, PHI Americas. “He will play a huge role in taking our company to the next level, helping us to more frequently connect face-to-face with our customers to better understand their business needs. With the expertise and strong understanding Cory brings to his new role, I am confident he is the right man for the job.”

Latiolais has worked in virtually every side of PHI’s business, having joined the company nearly 20 years ago. Most recently, he successfully served as general manager in Australia for the PHI International business unit and was the driving force behind new business opportunities. He served as the accountable manager to Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority and managed the day-to-day operations that supported Inpex, Shell, Rio Tinto and BHP.

Latiolais has distinguished himself by his service to many of the most highly recognized and successful companies in the industry, as well as in areas of aviation operations, market growth, maintenance, and safety. He holds a bachelor of science in finance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is a certified safety professional.

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“I am honored to serve in this new role,” said Latiolais. “Our customers place their trust in us each and every day, and I am proud of the partnerships we have formed. I am excited to work with my colleagues in the PHI Americas team. Underpinned by our strong fundamentals, I want to find new ways to better partner with both our existing and future customers through increased safety, quality and personalized customer service.”