Virgin Atlantic Cargo has announced two senior appointments to its sales team as it sees soaring volumes, most notably from its home market in the UK. Ryan Ellis takes up the position of Head of Global Accounts while Ray Wood joins the airline as Regional Sales Manager for the UK. Ryan joined Virgin Atlantic in 2010 and has previously held the roles of Regional Sales Manager – Continental Europe and, most recently, Head of GSA Territory Management. In his new post, … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo senior appointments
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Thomas Ogilvie new Board Member of DHL Group
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Post AG appointed Thomas Ogilvie (40) as Board Member for Personnel and Labor Director of the world’s leading postal and logistics group. Effective September 1, 2017 he will take over both responsibilities from Melanie Kreis who will, going forward, focus on her role as Group CFO, as planned. Thomas Ogilvie was previously Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Deutsche Post DHL Group. “Thomas Ogilvie has very successfully held important … [Read more...] about Thomas Ogilvie new Board Member of DHL Group
David Geer appointed MD of Virgin Atlantic Cargo
David succeeds John Lloyd, who in May announced his decision to leave the airline after 30 years. John, who has headed Virgin Atlantic’s cargo division since 2000, officially steps down in August. David joined Virgin Atlantic in April 2012 as Head of Strategy & Development at Virgin Holidays following six years as a Manager with L.E.K Consulting. He has spent the last five years with Virgin Holidays, most recently as Commercial, Product and Business Development Director, before … [Read more...] about David Geer appointed MD of Virgin Atlantic Cargo
EFL strengthens International Management Team
Subcontinent’s Leading Logistics Provider EFL (Expofreight) announced the appointment of three new Independent Directors to its International Board as part of its ongoing efforts to add international expertise to its management team. Ram Menen, Stephen Dearnley and Mike Sherman joined as independent directors to the Board led by Founder and President Hanif Yusoof. All three directors carry with them a wealth of experience having led and grown international brands for over … [Read more...] about EFL strengthens International Management Team
Delta Cargo appoints new Global Sales Director
Delta Air Lines Cargo has appointed industry veteran Eric Wilson as Managing Director, Cargo Global Sales, a role previously held by Rob LeBel. Eric will lead Delta Cargo’s global sales team and sales partners around the world. Based in Atlanta, Eric joins the Delta cargo leadership team at a time when Delta cargo is realizing the benefits of its multi-year transformation with double digit operational performance improvement* and unit revenue growth far surpassing industry … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo appoints new Global Sales Director
Hans Günther Kersten has become FIATA´s Deputy Director General
Hans Günther Kersten, formerly UIC Freight Director, has been selected as Deputy Director General of FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and has started his mission on June 1st, 2017. Mr Kersten has been designated to succeed FIATA’s Director General and CEO Marco Leonardo Sorgetti this September, when he retires. A true international personality, Hans Günther Kersten has studied Business Administration, Economics and Law at the … [Read more...] about Hans Günther Kersten has become FIATA´s Deputy Director General