Agility has appointed Mohammed Esa as chief commercial officer (CCO) for Europe. Esa assumes responsibility for leading all commercial activities of Agility across Europe, including sales, marketing and product management. “With his background in emerging markets and experience in operations, sales, and marketing, Esa brings insight and expertise that will be invaluable in his new position,” said Mike Bible, CEO, Agility Europe. Esa joined Agility in 2004 and has more … [Read more...] about Agility appoints new CCO for Europe
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Haitham Misto appointed RJ acting CEO
Royal Jordanian Airlines’ Board of Directors appointed Haitham Misto as acting president/CEO of the airline. Misto had been head of flight operations at RJ since December 2013. He joined Royal Jordanian as a pilot in 1983. He holds a master’s degree in aviation management from Maastricht University. … [Read more...] about Haitham Misto appointed RJ acting CEO
Finnair Cargo MD named as group CCO
Finnair Cargo has named Juha Järvinen as chief commercial officer. Järvinen is currently managing director of Finland’s flag carrier and will take up his new role on 1 November 2014. He replaces Allister Peterson who is to leave Finnair at the end of the year. Finnair also confirmed that its SVP of resource management, Gregory Kaldahl, will leave the company on 31 December 2014, at the end of his four-year contract. … [Read more...] about Finnair Cargo MD named as group CCO
Austrian Airlines appoints new CCO
Andreas Otto, current board member product & sales at Lufthansa Cargo in Frankfurt, will become new chief commercial officer of Austrian Airlines AG as of 1 October 2014. He will succeed Karsten Benz, who is returning to the Lufthansa Group in Frankfurt as of 1 October 2014. “I am delighted to gain an experienced and successful airline manager from our own ranks in Andreas Otto. For 14 years he helped shape the development of Lufthansa Cargo AG into one of the world’s most … [Read more...] about Austrian Airlines appoints new CCO
Alitalia names new CEO
Italian flag carrier Alitalia has named Silvano Cassano as CEO of ‘new Atilalia’, which will become effective after it closes a major investment deal with Abu-Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways. Cassano has more than 35 years of experience in senior management roles across a number of industries. He has also served as chairman and CEO of Italian shipping company Grandi Navi Veloci, CEO of global fashion brand Benetton Group, CEO of Fiat Auto Financial and Consumer Services, and … [Read more...] about Alitalia names new CEO
UPS Capital names Ronald Chang as president
Ronald Chang, currently vice president of UPS Capital Corporation, has been named president of UPS Capital. This business unit of UPS enables smarter trade through cargo and parcel insurance, trade finance and payment services. Chang succeeds Bob Bernabucci, who will retire from the company after 41 years. "We are grateful to Bob for his loyal service and contribution to our company," said Kurt Kuehn, UPS chief financial officer. "He's built a strong portfolio of products for UPS Capital … [Read more...] about UPS Capital names Ronald Chang as president
