Frank Dobbelsteijn has joined Swissport International AG on 1 January 2024 as global head of operations. With over 30 years of experience in several senior roles in the aviation and logistics sectors in Europe and the United States, Frank will be responsible for aligning the company’s operational priorities with the overall strategic goals, while ensuring a consistent service delivery and above all safe operations. Prior to joining Swissport, he played a pivotal role as Vice President of … [Read more...] about Swissport hires new global head of operations
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AviusULD names new operations chief
AviusULD, a leader in ULD (unit load device) manufacturing, has promoted Charles Drummond to the position of chief operating officer. Drummond, who started his career as a mechatronics engineer, was previously the vice president of business development and sales at AviusULD. In his new role, Drummond will provide strategic leadership and direction for sales and business development, purchasing, and overall plant management He brings over 25 years of experience in … [Read more...] about AviusULD names new operations chief
Dimerco Express elects Jeffrey Shih to group CEO
Taipei-based 3PL Dimerco Express Group has appointed Jeffrey Shih as the next CEO. The 35-year logistics veteran has held leadership roles in both corporate logistics and 3PL operations, primarily with Dimerco, and has a successful track record in the company’s operations in Southeast Asia and North America. Shih will now be responsible for overseeing Dimerco’s air freight, ocean freight and contract logistics divisions. The company said it will continue its expansion and digitalisation … [Read more...] about Dimerco Express elects Jeffrey Shih to group CEO
dnata promotes managing director in Switzerland
dnata has promoted Willy Ruf as the company’s managing director for Switzerland, who will step into the new role effective 1 January 2024. In his new role, Ruj will oversee dnata’s ground handling and cargo business and operations at Geneva Airport (GVA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland for 30 airline partners with a 1,100-strong team. A Swiss national, Willy has over 30 years of international experience in the ground handling, cargo and travel industries and was most recently … [Read more...] about dnata promotes managing director in Switzerland
Challenge Group appoints new operations chief
Challenge Group has elected David Canavan as chief operating officer (COO). Canavan comes with a proven track record of over 30 years of international experience in strategic planning, operational efficiency, supply chain management and logistics, having previously led various multinational teams and business units in senior management roles both in Europe and Asia at FedEx. In his new role, Canavan will be responsible for leading, planning, directing, coordinating, aligning … [Read more...] about Challenge Group appoints new operations chief
Ex-Airbus Marie-Louise Philippe joins Embraer
Embraer Commercial Aviation has appointed Marie-Louise Philippe as vice president for sales and marketing, and head of Europe and Central Asia, based in Amsterdam. Marie-Louise has over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, with previous posts in France, Singapore and Hong Kong. Philippe has held commercial leadership roles at Airbus in procurement and customer affairs, with a strong sales record with customers in Europe and Asia. Most recently she successfully … [Read more...] about Ex-Airbus Marie-Louise Philippe joins Embraer







