Chapman Freeborn is welcoming back Allen Liu with a new role as cargo director for North Asia as it looks to support its growth strategy and the increasing demand in the region. Liu, who worked for 5 years as Chapman Freeborn’s cargo manager for China from 2013, was most recently connected with AirBridgeCargo before being pulled back by the aircraft charter provider to develop the North Asia market. Also read: Geodis expands air cargo charter services “We can see that North Asia has so … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn names cargo director for North Asia
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IATA’s chief economist Pearce to retire in July
Chief economist Brian Pearce will retire from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in July 2021, after 17 years with the trade association, and a recruitment process has been launched, a press release confirmed. Since joining the organisation in 2004, Pearce, who also serves on the strategic leadership team, has built IATA’s evidence-based economic analysis capabilities into the most authoritative source of insight on aviation’s global performance. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s … [Read more...] about IATA’s chief economist Pearce to retire in July
Warwick Brady lands CEO role at Swissport
Swissport International AG has appointed Warwick Brady as president & CEO. He will succeed Christoph Mueller, who has been acting as the interim CEO since 1 January 2021. Christoph Mueller will become chairman of the board of directors once Warwick Brady assumes the CEO role in Spring 2021. Brady is currently the CEO of Esken Limited, formerly Stobart Group, a British infrastructure, aviation and energy company with operations in the UK and Ireland. He has transformed Esken from a … [Read more...] about Warwick Brady lands CEO role at Swissport
Air cargo veteran Michael White joins PayCargo’s board
PayCargo has appointed Michael White to its Board as the leading payments network for the global supply chain industry continues to grow and reach new markets. Michael brings more than 25 years of experience in the airfreight sector, having held senior positions at Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Cargo Service Center, the Air Transport Association, SkyLink USA, Cargo Network Services, and most recently as the founder and president of Trade Network Consultants LLC. He has also served on … [Read more...] about Air cargo veteran Michael White joins PayCargo’s board
Magali Beauregard joins CargoAi as new customer chief
CargoAi is pursuing its goal of digitalising air freight through human expertise by completing the lineup of its top management with the appointment of a new head for the customer department. Magali Beauregard, Lufthansa Cargo’s former commercial head for Asia Pacific is set to join CargoAi as chief customer officer effective February 2021. Prior to working with the German cargo carrier, she spent four years as account manager, global accounts at booking.com Matthieu Petot, CEO of CargoAi … [Read more...] about Magali Beauregard joins CargoAi as new customer chief
Steven Polmans takes on new role with Nallian
With 20 years of experience in the cargo sector, Steven Polmans, former director for cargo & logistics at Brussels Airport, will join Nallian as chief customer officer. He retains the current chairman post with TIACA and will be responsible for expanding the network of cargo communities that operate on Nallian’s Cargo Cloud. Jean Verheyen, CEO of Nallian, said the hiring move follows the new contracts inked with lux-Airport and Dallas Fort Worth, and the recent opening of its office in … [Read more...] about Steven Polmans takes on new role with Nallian
