The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF) where she is a Managing Director and Member of the Managing Board. Willie Walsh, IATA’s current Director General, will conclude his duties on 31 July 2026. The … [Read more...] about IATA Board appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
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TIACA appoints Mammen Tharakan as Next Director General
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mammen Tharakan as its next Director General. Tharakan will officially assume the role in August 2026, succeeding Glyn Hughes, who has successfully led the Association since 2021. Following a rigorous selection process led by the TIACA Executive Committee and Board of Directors, with leaders considered from across the global air cargo community, Mammen Tharakan was unanimously selected to lead the … [Read more...] about TIACA appoints Mammen Tharakan as Next Director General
GA Telesis Engine Services appoints Avinash Singh to Senior Vice President of Sales – Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa
GA Telesis Engine Services ("GATES") announced the appointment of Avinash Singh as Senior Vice President of Sales – Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, effective July 6th, 2026. Since joining GA Telesis in December 2020, initially as Sales Director and later as Vice President, Avinash has played a key role in the growth of the Engine Services business. Through his leadership, strategic vision, and strong customer relationships, he has transformed GATES' commercial presence across Asia, … [Read more...] about GA Telesis Engine Services appoints Avinash Singh to Senior Vice President of Sales – Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions appoints Kersten Drummer as CCO
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions appoints Mr. Kersten Drummer as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective July 1, 2026. Kersten Drummer will be responsible for the overall commercial strategy, leading the business development and key accounting team and reporting to the Managing Director Andreas Seitz. With more than 20 years’ experience in the air cargo industry, including over a decade dedicated to Life Sciences & Healthcare, and with in-depth expertise in the active container business, he … [Read more...] about DoKaSch Temperature Solutions appoints Kersten Drummer as CCO
ATC Aviation Services strengthens leadership team with two strategic promotions
ATC Aviation Services today announced the promotions of Paul Breburda to Senior Vice President Commercial and Andreas Möbius to Senior Vice President EMEA, supporting the company's ongoing growth by strengthening its leadership team. The appointments recognise two experienced professionals whose knowledge, leadership and dedication have made an important contribution to the company's growth and success. Both have been with the company since 2007/2008 and have played an important role in … [Read more...] about ATC Aviation Services strengthens leadership team with two strategic promotions
HAECO announces senior leadership appointments
HAECO Group announced senior leadership appointments across its businesses to further support its long‑term growth plans and its airline and OEM customers worldwide. Charles de Zoete has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of HAECO with effect from May 2026, succeeding Roy Shearer, Group Director of Finance, who has taken up the role of Chief Financial Officer at Swire Properties. Sandra Nieuwenhuijzen, Group Director of Component and Engine Services, will retire from HAECO in June 2026. … [Read more...] about HAECO announces senior leadership appointments
