DHL Global Forwarding on 24 May announced that Kelvin Leung, its CEO for Asia Pacific will retire after more than two decades with the company. Replacing Leung is Niki Frank, who is the current CEO for South Asia. He will assume the post held by Leung for almost 12 years starting 1 July. Frank started his career at DPDHL Group in 2012, joining as vice president of corporate strategy. He played a major role in the company’s turnaround program and helped shape the company’s … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding’s next Asia Pacific chief
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Hellmann brings in airfreight director for perishables
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has created a new position for global airfreight director - perishables and brought in Natasha Solano-Vesela, who will be responsible for the strategic development of the division. Natasha Solano-Vesela has been in the transport and logistics sector for about 25 years, with posts at international logistics players like Maersk and Kühne+Nagel. She also handled European sales at Hellmann Perishables Logistics (HPL) before that. Hellmann’s newfound interest in the … [Read more...] about Hellmann brings in airfreight director for perishables
Delphine Perridy Boile joins Envirotainer
Envirotainer, a specialist in secure cold chain solutions for pharma shipments, has elected Delphine Perridy Boile as new chief sales officer (CSO). As a member of the executive management team, she will lead all sales and marketing activity and take responsibility for meeting growth targets. Delphine brings a wealth of expertise in the life sciences industry with senior sales roles at US firm IQVIA and Cegedim, who are widely known in the healthcare tech sector. She has worked in various … [Read more...] about Delphine Perridy Boile joins Envirotainer
New Atlas Air chief to take helm in June
From 15 June, Michael T. Steen, currently the executive vice president and chief commercial officer , will take the helm as chief executive officer (CEO) of Atlas Air. Steen has more than 30 years of experience in aviation and logistics, including 16 years of executive leadership experience with Atlas. He has served as chief commercial officer since 2007. He also serves on the board of directors at CHC Helicopters. Michael Steen will succeed John W. Dietrich, who is retiring from the … [Read more...] about New Atlas Air chief to take helm in June
Qantas promotes next chief
Australia's Qantas Group on 2 May announced that Vanessa Hudson will become the next CEO and Managing Director, taking over from Alan Joyce when he retires in November 2023. Ms Hudson is currently the Group’s Chief Financial Officer and has worked in a number of executive positions across the Group over 28 years, including Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice President for Qantas across the Americas and New Zealand. She will continue in her current role while also being CEO designate and … [Read more...] about Qantas promotes next chief
Ashwin Bhat to step in as Lufthansa Cargo chief
Ashwin Bhat is set to be appointed as new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. Subject to the pending resolution by the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo, he will take over his new position as of 15 April 2023. In his new role, he will continue to be responsible for product and sales. Dr. Michael Niggemann, Member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo, said: “I am very pleased that Ashwin Bhat, a very skilled manager and … [Read more...] about Ashwin Bhat to step in as Lufthansa Cargo chief
