American Airlines earlier this month announced Greg Schwendinger as the next president for its cargo division, directly reporting to Derek Kerr, vice chair, finance chief and president at American Eagle, the airline’s regional branch. The appointment follows predecessor Jessica Tyler’s move in May where she moved to another leadership role within the airline. Schwendinger, who will start his new role on October 3, has spent over 15 years at the airline, holding various leadership roles … [Read more...] about New cargo president to step in for American Airlines
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Meet IATA’s main guy for cargo in Asia Pacific
In an interview, Payload Asia talks to David Wee, IATA’s regional manager for operations, safety and security (cargo) in Asia Pacific, as he discusses the trade body’s strategy when it comes to developing air freight in the region. Can you tell us about your role and responsibilities with IATA? My role is to develop and execute IATA’s Cargo strategy and priorities for the Asia Pacific region. This includes engaging the air cargo community on sustainability, digitalization, safe carriage of … [Read more...] about Meet IATA’s main guy for cargo in Asia Pacific
Thales Singapore names new country head
Tech company Thales has appointed Emily Tan as country director for Thales Singapore and as CEO for Thales Solutions Asia Pte Ltd, effective 1 September 2022. The Singaporean native, who spent 14 years with Shell assuming leadership roles, will oversee the 2,000-strong Thales team across three sites in the city-state, including the Group’s Digital Identity & Security manufacturing centre located at Ayer Rajah Crescent and the Group’s largest avionics production and MRO facility at Changi … [Read more...] about Thales Singapore names new country head
SEKO promotes key people to lead airfreight growth
Press release SEKO Logistics is signaling their next phase of international airfreight growth with two global appointments to leverage opportunities from client demand for critical products, expansion of cross-border ecommerce, and new business from acquired companies. Christopher Gregg joins SEKO as Senior Vice President Global Airfreight from his previous role as Vice President Airfreight, North America, at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. His experience spans airfreight management roles … [Read more...] about SEKO promotes key people to lead airfreight growth
American elects new digital and information chief
American Airlines has announced that Ganesh Jayaram will become the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), effective September 1. Jayaram, who will report to CEO Robert Isom, will provide leadership, vision, and direction for American’s technology organization supporting both technical and business strategic objectives. This includes leading and shaping the roadmap for defining the role technology will play in driving customer and team member … [Read more...] about American elects new digital and information chief
Ex-IATA finance staff joins CargoAi team
Two ex-IATA colleagues from different parts of the globe have joined CargoAi as the company looks to blaze a trail for financial solutions in the air cargo industry. Veronica Ibarra, former global billing operations manager at IATA, will join the cargo booking platform from Miami as vice president of operations, whilst Asako Sakurai, who was previously the settlement operation manager for Asia Pacific at IATA, will become head of finance, based in Singapore. Both have worked for over a decade … [Read more...] about Ex-IATA finance staff joins CargoAi team