The man picked to steer the airline that will result from a merger between LAN and TAM, Enrique Cueto, helped save Chile's flagship carrier from Bankruptcy in the 1990's by reducing costs.

Starting as head of a tiny cargo carrier, Cueto, LAN's chief executive since 1994, is renowned for running a tight operation that made LAN one of Latin America's most profitable airlines.

The man picked to steer the airline that will result from a merger between LAN and TAM, Enrique Cueto, helped save Chile's flagship carrier from Bankruptcy in the 1990's by reducing costs.

Starting as head of a tiny cargo carrier, Cueto, LAN's chief executive since 1994, is renowned for running a tight operation that made LAN one of Latin America's most profitable airlines.