dnata has promoted Willy Ruf as the company’s managing director for Switzerland, who will step into the new role effective 1 January 2024. In his new role, Ruj will oversee dnata’s ground handling and cargo business and operations at Geneva Airport (GVA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland for 30 airline partners with a 1,100-strong team. A Swiss national, Willy has over 30 years of international experience in the ground handling, cargo and travel industries and was most recently … [Read more...] about dnata promotes managing director in Switzerland
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