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Mr Hogg is a consummate Swire insider with a strong track record, but some analysts wonder if Cathay might be better off with an outsider at the helm.
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FRIENDS and executives clinked their champagne flutes for Rupert Hogg on April 21 at a sky lounge offering a view of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, wishing him success as he assumes the CEO role on May 1 at Cathay Pacific Airways.

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