dnata has elected Charles Galloway as its regional chief executive for the Asia Pacific region effective immediately.

Charles, who will be based in Singapore and report to David Barker, divisional senior vice president (DSVP) for airport operations, will oversee the ground handler’s operations at 13 airports in four countries, including Australia, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia, managing 4,800 aviation professionals.

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He has been with dnata for over three years, previously leading the commercial development of the international airport operations division globally. He is also the board director of US subsidiary. Prior to joining the company, Charles held various senior leadership roles at Swissport International and Thomson Airways in both Switzerland and the UK.