Kuehne+Nagel announces the appointment of Shirley Sharma Paterson as Global Head of Sales, effective August 1, 2025. She will report directly to the CEO of Kuehne+Nagel, Stefan Paul, leveraging her extensive experience and proven track record in achieving business growth. Shirley Sharma Paterson, an American citizen, joins Kuehne+Nagel with over 25 years of global experience in the supply chain industry. She has held several senior leadership roles, most recently serving as the Head of … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel appoints new Global Head of Sales
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IATA appoints Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, effective 1 June 2025. Based in Singapore, Hee will lead IATA in the Asia-Pacific, a region covering 39 countries and home to 53 IATA member airlines. Hee brings over 25 years of experience in the airline industry. He has held various management roles at Singapore Airlines in Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Prior to joining IATA, Hee was … [Read more...] about IATA appoints Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific
4RCargo continues Central Eastern European expansion appointing Ildikó Darányi
4RCargo has appointed Ildikó Darányi to head up its operations in Hungary as demand for airfreight solutions continues to grow throughout Central Eastern Europe. Darányi brings over ten years of airfreight experience to the GSSA having previously worked with Turkish Airlines and within the freight forwarding sector across the EMEA region. “We welcome Ildikó to 4RCargo who brings invaluable expertise to the Hungarian market, and will expand 4RCargo’s capabilities across Europe,” said Pawel … [Read more...] about 4RCargo continues Central Eastern European expansion appointing Ildikó Darányi
DHL Global Forwarding announces appointment of Amanda Rasmussen as Chief Commercial Officer
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, has appointed Amanda Rasmussen as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective May 15, 2025. In her new role she will report directly to Tim Scharwath, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight. Amanda succeeds Thomas George, who has transitioned to a Group-level role as Executive Vice President, overseeing the implementation of the new corporate strategy for 2030. “We are excited to welcome Amanda to her new position as Chief … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding announces appointment of Amanda Rasmussen as Chief Commercial Officer
Changes in the Executive Board at Lufthansa Cargo: Frank Bauer appointed Chief Operating Officer, Gregor Schleussner appointed new Chief Financial and Chief Human Resources Officer
Frank Bauer, currently Chief Financial Officer and Labor Director of Lufthansa Cargo AG, will take over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Lufthansa Cargo on July 1, 2025. Gregor Schleussner, currently Head of Finance, Controlling & Accounting at Eurowings, will join the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Labor Director from July 1, 2025. Dr. Michael Niggemann, Chairman of the Supervisory … [Read more...] about Changes in the Executive Board at Lufthansa Cargo: Frank Bauer appointed Chief Operating Officer, Gregor Schleussner appointed new Chief Financial and Chief Human Resources Officer
TIACA announces Roos Bakker to be the Next TIACA Chair, taking over from Steven Polmans
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce that Roos Bakker, Manager Business Development and Contract Management at CTSN, will be the next TIACA Chair, leading the Association for the 2026-2027 period. Roos has served as one of two Vice Chairs, together with Emir Pineda, Director, Marketing & Air Service Development Division, Miami International Airport, for the past two years. “Steven Polmans has led the Association for the past 6 years and together with the … [Read more...] about TIACA announces Roos Bakker to be the Next TIACA Chair, taking over from Steven Polmans







