Cologne-Bonn Airport through its supervisory board has unanimously elected Thilo Schmid as the new CEO of the German air hub with immediate effect. The 46-year-old will form the new management of Cologne-Bonn Airport together with second managing director and batchmate Torsten Schrank, the company’s finance chief. Mr Schmid, who has worked in the transport and logistics sector within the Lufthansa Group, has 20 years of experience and is described as a ‘recognised airport expert who has … [Read more...] about Cologne-Bonn Airport names new CEO
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Stewart Angus returns to dnata to lead Europe operations
dnata announced last week the appointment of Stewart Angus as its regional chief executive officer for Europe, effective 29 November. In his new role, Stewart will be based in the UK to lead the company's airport operations at 23 airports across the continent and manage 6,300 employees. Stewart was most recently based in Dubai overseeing airport operations. He left in the summer of 2021 to move to the UK for family reasons. Prior to joining the company, he held various management … [Read more...] about Stewart Angus returns to dnata to lead Europe operations
Kerry Mok to become SATS’ next president, CEO
Kerry Mok Tee Heong will succeed Mr Alex Hungate as president and chief Executive officer or PCEO of SATS Ltd with effect from 15 December 2021, the board of directors announced in an email to customers. Mr Mok joined SATS in June 2018 as the chief executive officer of Food Solutions. Prior to this, he held various leadership positions, including CEO of YCH Group, acting chief executive officer and chief operating officer of Goodpack Limited, as well as senior roles at Accenture and … [Read more...] about Kerry Mok to become SATS’ next president, CEO
Keeping up with TIACA’s Glyn Hughes
There are only a handful of individuals who know the industry from the inside out and TIACA’s Glyn Hughes is certainly one of the main ambassadors for air cargo and logistics. With shippers and players in the supply chain taking notice, air cargo has been brought into mainstream media, setting the stage for industry groups and leaders to educate and influence a much wider audience, hopefully the next generation of aviation and cargo professionals. In a brief interview, Payload Asia catches up … [Read more...] about Keeping up with TIACA’s Glyn Hughes
IATA names vice president for Asia Pacific
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Philip Goh as its regional vice president for Asia Pacific with effect from September 13. Goh, a 34-year veteran of the airline industry, will succeed Conrad Clifford, who has been IATA’s deputy director general since 1 July of this year. He will be based in Singapore where he will lead the trade group’s activities across Asia Pacific, a region covering 37 countries and territories and home to 45 member … [Read more...] about IATA names vice president for Asia Pacific
dnata elects new regional chief for Asia Pacific
dnata has elected Charles Galloway as its regional chief executive for the Asia Pacific region effective immediately. Charles, who will be based in Singapore and report to David Barker, divisional senior vice president (DSVP) for airport operations, will oversee the ground handler's operations at 13 airports in four countries, including Australia, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia, managing 4,800 aviation professionals. Also read: dnata promotes Barker to lead ground handling and … [Read more...] about dnata elects new regional chief for Asia Pacific
