DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, has announced changes in its global leadership team with Thomas Mack, current executive vice president for air freight, set to move into a new senior advisor role. Max Sauberschwarz, who currently holds the role of Senior Vice President Global StarBroker, DHL Global Forwarding’s air charter organisation, will assume the role of Head of Global Air Freight on 1 October 2023. Max Sauberschwarz has more than … [Read more...] about DHL promotes new head of global air freight
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Dronamics elects general manager for Australia
Cargo drone developer Dronamics is making preparations to strengthen its presence in the Asia Pacific as it appointed Gavin Gomes as general manager for Australia and as member of the senior management team, effective 1 August. Gavin's track record spans several sectors including startups, private companies, listed entities, and global multinationals like Canon, Australia Post, Telstra, and IBM. A certified pilot, he also serves as a non-executive director of Royal Victorian Aero Club and CM … [Read more...] about Dronamics elects general manager for Australia
John Dietrich to join FedEx as finance chief
Ex-Atlas CEO, John W. Dietrich, is set to join FedEx as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 1 August. With more than more than 30 years of experience in the aviation and air cargo industries, Dietrich held several leadership roles at Atlas Air Worldwide since 1999, including serving as president and chief executive officer, and member of the board of directors from 2020. Prior to Atlas Air, Dietrich was with United Airlines for 13 years. He currently serves as … [Read more...] about John Dietrich to join FedEx as finance chief
DoKaSch names new sales head in South Korea
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions is continuing with its growth strategy in Asia with the appointment of Kevin Lee as sales and business development manager for South Korea. DoKaSch said the new addition will strengthen its presence in one of the most important regions for the production of pharmaceuticals, biosimilars and biotech supplies. With the new post, Lee will be responsible for the further development and expansion of the business in South Korea. He started his career in 1994 with … [Read more...] about DoKaSch names new sales head in South Korea
Jettainer appoints new finance chief
Jettainer, market leader in outsourced ULD management, has named Svenia Iriarte as its chief financial officer (CFO) effective 1 June. She now assumes responsibility for finance, procurement, HR and IT operations. Svenia started her career at KPMG and ventured into the airline world in 2003. The seasoned economist was initially a consultant for mergers and acquisition and later on saw global finances at Lufthansa Cargo. She also led the airline's network planning and road feeder services and … [Read more...] about Jettainer appoints new finance chief
Kuehne+Nagel names MD for India cluster
Kuehne+Nagel is expanding its presence in the Indian market and has named David Roussiere as managing director for India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. David will lead a team of 850 industry experts across 28 locations in the India cluster. He has over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry and has held several senior management positions within the company, including managing director for the Singapore cluster, for UAE and Oman, and for Vietnam. Siewloong Wong, regional head for … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel names MD for India cluster