Harriet Ganfield, GBR Helicopters' Head of Sales

The Managing Directors of GBR Helicopters, Chris Cooper and Ian Johnson are pleased to announce the appointment of Harriet Ganfield as the company's new Head of Sales - Tourism.

In announcing this appointment, Ian Johnson said "Harriet has been a terrific addition to our company's sales team since joining GBR Helicopters in 2011. With her extensive tourism industry experience and leadership skills, Harriet was a natural choice to manage our tourism sales department. We congratulate Harriet on her promotion and feel know she will embrace each opportunity with passion and enthusiasm."

According to Mr Johnson, Harriet has worked for GBR Helicopters for two years - starting in the reservations department and progressing quickly to China Sales and Marketing Manager. "Harriet's strong background in customer service, business, tourism and Chinese language make her a unique asset to the company."

Together with her sales and marketing team of Saya Matsuoka , Mary Liu and Cathy Strahan, Harriet's role will be to direct and grow the tourism activities of GBR Helicopters along the Far North Queensland coast.

Harriet grew up in Cairns and is a graduate of James Cook University. As such, she has a deep love for the region and understands the importance of tourism to Far North Queensland. Added to this, Harriet lived, studied and worked in China for a number of years.

About GBR Helicopters

GBR Helicopters currently employs in excess of 50 staff. Its company headquarters are located at Cairns Airport. It also has exclusive operations at both GBR - Cairns City Helipad at the Shangri-la Marina in Cairns and the GBR - Sheraton Helipad in Port Douglas.

GBR Helicopters is the exclusive provider of helicopter services to all the fixed reef platforms on the Great Barrier Reef operated by its strategic partners, Great Adventures and Green Island, Quicksilver Cruises, Reef Magic and Sunlover Cruises. Through this aspect of its operation servicing six floating platforms, Great Barrier Reef Helicopters has the distinction of the most single engine offshore landings in the world per annum.

From a commercial perspective the company provides heli services to a wide range of companies including Zinifex Century Mine, Telstra, Ergon Energy, Queensland Parks and Wildlife and DERM. It is also contracted to provide 24 hour transfer services for cargo ships navigating the Great Barrier Reef - landing on the moving ships to prick up and drop off marine pilots. For more, www.gbrhelicopters.com.au

For further information, contact:

Chris Cooper, Managing Director Mob: 0432 682 950

Issued by:

Pip Miller PR Mob: 0419 681543