# Yvonne Makolo

Yvonne Manzi Makolo is a Rwandan IT specialist who serves as the managing director and chief executive officer of Rwandair, the national airline of Rwanda.

## Quotes

* Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO RwandAir, says the air transport industry must continue to improve diversity
** Interview by Graham Newton.Makolo says airlines.iata.org(9 november 2021)
* [Yvonne Makolo Cargo is of ever-increasing importance for the aviation industry, and as a landlocked country, we recognize the importance and
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* [The only disability in life is a bad attitude. Women Power Africa 's Post
** Women Power Africa's Post (May 5, 2003)
* the new freighter will play a significant role in RwandAir’s operations. “The delivery of our dedicated cargo aircraft is a huge milestone in RwandAir’s fleet expansion plans,”
** Makolo said AEROIME (2 DECEMBER 2022)
* I find it necessary that, from the beginning, you make it clear that you are not there to play; there is a reason why you are there and that you know what you are doing,
** "[http://africawomenexperts.com/lng/en/2021/08/yvonne-makolo-at-the-helm-of-the-rwandan-airline/ "she said in an interview with the New York Times"
* I think that there is some difference. I believe that women leaders are more empathetic, so they relate more to what’s happening in their teams’ lives. I think we have to be a little bit tougher, more assertive but we do have that soft side to us as well and in most cases, we manage to balance the two.
** Women can do what men can and sometimes even better, says MTN’s Yvonne Makolo. The New Times. (September 29, 2016).
* I would walk into a meeting and I would be the only woman there. I find that it’s necessary that right from the beginning, you make it clear that you are not there to play; there is a reason why you are in that position and that you know what you are doing.
** Women can do what men can and sometimes even better, says MTN’s Yvonne Makolo. The New Times. (September 29, 2016).
* I have learnt that the toughest thing about being a leader is managing people.
** Women can do what men can and sometimes even better, says MTN’s Yvonne Makolo. The New Times. (September 29, 2016).
* I have also learnt that you come to work to do a job not to please people or make friends.
** Women can do what men can and sometimes even better, says MTN’s Yvonne Makolo. The New Times. (September 29, 2016).
** “RwandAir is proud to be a partner of the Basketball Africa League and we are excited to see the Rwandan Development Board continue to bring world-class basketball to Rwanda. We know how sport can bring communities together as teams compete to win and celebrate the power of teamwork and know the extended partnership will further strengthen those bonds,
*** TILL 2028: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RENEWED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RWANDA & THE BAL KT PRESS (19 jun 2023).
** I am honored and delighted to assume this important role. IATA plays a crucial role for all airlines, big and small, with various business models in every corner of the world. Leading a medium-sized airline in Africa offers me a unique perspective on the issues that airlines have in common. Decarbonization, safety improvement, transforming airlines into modern retailers, and ensuring cost-efficient infrastructure are at the top of the agenda.
*** Rwanda: Yvonne Makolo, CEO of RwandAir, the first woman to chair IATA The New Times (June 5, 2023)