Press release UPS has appointed Michelle Ho as president of its Asia Pacific operations. Based in Singapore, she will drive UPS’s business and operations in the company’s fastest-growing region that employs over 13,000 employees in more than 40 countries and territories. In this strategic role, Michelle will maintain the company’s focus to drive company growth and support cross-border connectivity needs for businesses large and small. “Michelle brings experience to this vital role along … [Read more...] about UPS appoints new leadership for Asia Pacific
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Topcast deepens portfolio, brings in two new directors
Hong Kong-based aircraft parts distribution and MRO services provider Topcast has appointed new directors for sales and legal with immediate effect. Karen Koh (picture on the right) will be the new regional sales director for Asia, whilst Rachel Leung will join the group as legal and compliance director. Based in Singapore, Koh will lead the Asia team to further propel the company’s market share in the region. Karen is a veteran of the aviation business with more than 12 years of … [Read more...] about Topcast deepens portfolio, brings in two new directors
dnata promotes Barker to lead ground handling and cargo
dnata has promoted David Barker to divisional senior vice president (DSVP) for airport operations effective 1 August. In his new role, he will oversee dnata’s global ground handling and cargo business at 91 airports in 14 countries, managing a team of over 23,000 aviation professionals. Also read: dnata names new managing director for Singapore David, who joined the company in 2015, was previously the chief executive for dnata USA’s airport operations. He held C-suite roles at JetSource … [Read more...] about dnata promotes Barker to lead ground handling and cargo
dnata names new managing director for Singapore
Leading ground services provider dnata has announced the appointment of Musdalifa Abdullah as the company’s managing director for Singapore effective immediately, a press release read. In his role, Musdalifa will oversee dnata’s ground handling, cargo and catering operations at Changi Airport in Singapore. He will manage a team of 1,800 employees, ensuring world-class services and safety for over 40 airline customers. Stewart Angus, divisional senior vice president for airport operations, … [Read more...] about dnata names new managing director for Singapore
SAL names new chief; Hariri set to lead port authority
Saudi Logistics Services or SAL has announced the appointment of Engr. Hesham bin Abdulla Alhussayen as acting chief executive replacing Omar Hariri, who will move on to Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) as CEO effective July 1. Alhussayen was formerly SAL’s chief operations officer, with 25 years of experience holding leadership positions at multiple prominent companies in Saudi Arabia. “This transitional period SAL will not affect our operations at all and will serve as a new opportunity to … [Read more...] about SAL names new chief; Hariri set to lead port authority
Aero Africa adds airfreight specialists to management team
Aero Africa, the Hong Kong-based air cargo management group, has welcomed two new specialists to its management team in China and Southern Africa. Aero Africa Asia has elected Joey Xu as airfreight director for Asia. In the newly created position, Joey will be responsible for the overall regional development, with focus on procurement with carriers and optimizing neutral scheduled airfreight consolidations from Asia to Africa. She will also work with the business development team to … [Read more...] about Aero Africa adds airfreight specialists to management team
