GA Telesis, LLC, a global leader in commercial aviation services, announces the appointment of Volkan Emre as Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) of its Digital Innovation Group (“DIG”). In his new role, Volkan will oversee digital innovations, new technologies, and AI-based systems aimed at revolutionizing the commercial airline industry. Volkan joins GA Telesis with an impressive track record of leading technology and innovation initiatives across various industries. Most recently, he served as … [Read more...] about GA Telesis appoints Volkan Emre as Chief Technology Officer of its Digital Innovation Group
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Emirates Group announces senior appointments
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Group Chairman and Chief Executive, announced senior appointments to support the organisation’s growth and strengthen its leadership bench. This latest list of promotions and senior appointments includes 7 UAE nationals, many of whom have grown their careers at the Emirates Group in different roles and continue to play key roles in the organisation’s success. HH Sheikh Ahmed said, “These appointments reflect the expanded scale, … [Read more...] about Emirates Group announces senior appointments
Swissport adds two new members to the Board of Directors
Swissport International AG, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has appointed two new members to the Board of Directors. Janina Kugel, former Managing Board member and Chief Human Resources Officer of Siemens AG, and Julian Diaz Gonzalez, former long-serving CEO of Dufry (now Avolta), have taken over their new role as Non-Executive Directors in the Board from July 2024. Janina Kugel is a highly experienced German executive known for her influential career in … [Read more...] about Swissport adds two new members to the Board of Directors
DHL Supply Chain enhances regional operations with new leadership in Asia Pacific
DHL Supply Chain, the global leader in contract logistics, has announced three new key leadership appointments in Asia Pacific. These new appointments follow the appointment of Andries Retief, as Chief Commercial Officer, DHL Supply Chain Europe, Middle East, and Africa, effective September 1, 2024. "Recognizing and leveraging our internal talent underscores the strength of our workforce and our dedication to fostering a culture of growth and opportunity. I am looking forward to continued … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain enhances regional operations with new leadership in Asia Pacific
TT Club announces incoming non-executive Board Member appointments
As a mutual organisation TT Club’s Board, Through Transport Mutual Insurance Association Limited (Bermuda), abbreviated to TTB is made up of representatives of those it insures. The three new non-executive Board Members announced at the TTB’s meeting in Rome this week represent the broad spectrum from freight, logistics, cargo handling and intermodal container operators from around the world. Nosiphesihle Mbongwa is based in Durban, South Africa and has been CFO of Bidvest Freight for the last … [Read more...] about TT Club announces incoming non-executive Board Member appointments
Dr Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt succeeds Thomas Sonntag at Jettainer
Since 1 June 2024, Dr Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt has been the new Chief Executive Officer of Jettainer. Together with his predecessor Thomas Sonntag, who is leaving the Lufthansa Group at his own request on 1 July, he informed at air cargo China about past and future developments of the global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) management services, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The experienced air cargo executive Dr Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt was most recently responsible for … [Read more...] about Dr Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt succeeds Thomas Sonntag at Jettainer