Harmony and cooperation are his motto, says Kichisaburo Nomura, the president-designate of All Nippon Airways Co., which has been recently rocked by turmoil in top management over personnel matters.

"Things have stabilized now," he says. "I don't think the company has been divided. There was a difference in opinions. Once things stabilize, we can work together for a common goal."

Nomura, 63, is currently ANA senior managing director and head of the Tokyo sales office. He is to be appointed president at the June 27 shareholders' meeting.