Atlas Air Worldwide last week announced the appointment of Martin Drew as chief strategy and transformation officer, effective September 25, 2023. Drew most recently held the SVP post for global sales, marketing, brand and cargo at Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi, where he was in charge of Etihad Cargo and part of the airline’s leadership team. In his new role, Martin will be responsible for driving strategic growth and diversification across Atlas Air’s services, geographic footprint, and … [Read more...] about Martin Drew joins Atlas Air
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Guillaume Halleux takes commercial post at Swissport
Ex-Qatar executive Guillaume Halleux has joined Swissport International AG as chief commercial officer and member of the executive leadership team, effective 18 September. Swissport said Guillaume will be in charge of executing the group’s commercial agenda in developing existing and building new client relationships and driving the acquisition of new business. He will work closely with regional business leaders and maintain an open customer dialogue to build long-term partnerships based on … [Read more...] about Guillaume Halleux takes commercial post at Swissport
Maastricht Aachen Airport names interim CEO
Press release Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has appointed industry expert Jonas van Stekelenburg as interim chief executive Officer (CEO), to lead an ambitious growth programme. The airport’s new holding company, NV HBLM, has made the change to drive MST’s strategic goals of enhanced sustainability, digitalisation, and cargo and passenger development. Van Stekelenburg brings extensive aviation expertise to the role, having already provided advisory services to MST’s management and … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport names interim CEO
Cathay appoints new cargo head in Southeast Asia
Cathay Pacific has reshuffled key management roles in Southeast Asia and has promoted Ashish Kapur as regional head of cargo effective 1 September 2023. Kapur has been with Cathay Pacific for more than 22 years and has held several managerial positions across various markets, including India, Africa, the Middle East and Northern Europe. Prior to his current role, he was the area manager for northern Europe, where he oversaw the entire operations and managed the teams based in the … [Read more...] about Cathay appoints new cargo head in Southeast Asia
DHL Supply Chain names next APAC chief
DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has announced management changes in Asia Pacific, with Terry Ryan, current CEO of the division set to retire after more than 40 years with the group. Stepping into his shoes is successor, Javier Bilbao, previously CEO DHL Supply Chain Latin America, wo will take the helm in the region, effective September 1. Javier started his career at the DHL Group in 2000 in the UK and has held various management positions over … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain names next APAC chief
DHL promotes new head of global air freight
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
