Software company CHAMP Cargosystems has named Chris McDermott as CEO effective 1 October, a press release confirmed. McDermott, who is SITA’s vice president of passenger solution lines, will replace outgoing CEO Arnaud Lambert, who spent 16 years with the IT solutions and distribution services provider. “We are very happy to have a strong leader like Chris join as he brings a diverse industry background with a specialization in passenger airlines, telecommunications and managing global … [Read more...] about CHAMP Cargosystems names Chris McDermott as new CEO
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New General Counsel at IATA as Jeff Shane retires
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Karen Clayton has taken on the duties of General Counsel in addition to her responsibilities as Corporate Secretary effective today, 1 July 2020. Jeff Shane retired as IATA’s General Counsel on 30 June 2020 after seven years of service. “The entire aviation world owes a huge debt of gratitude to Jeff, who joined IATA after a distinguished 25-year career in public service and another 15 years in private practice. While in public … [Read more...] about New General Counsel at IATA as Jeff Shane retires
DHL welcomes Justin Baird as head of its Asia Pacific Innovation Center
DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider, named Justin Baird as the Head of its Asia Pacific Innovation Center (APIC) in Singapore. The first dedicated center for innovative logistics services in Asia Pacific and one of three DHL innovation centers globally, APIC is a testbed for emerging logistics-related technologies and a showcase of the latest innovations to reinvent supply chains. “Digitalization, which underpins the Deutsche Post DHL Group’s Strategy 2025, has the potential to transform … [Read more...] about DHL welcomes Justin Baird as head of its Asia Pacific Innovation Center
Shanghai Renaissance names Tao as vice general manager
As part of a strengthening of its team in Shanghai, the Shanghai Renaissance International Transportation Company Ltd (RENSHA) – which is part of the Hong Kong-based U-Freight Group - has promoted Lily Tao to vice general manager. Ms. Tao started her career in the freight industry as an operations executive with RENSHA in 1995, and was promoted to lead the company's operations team just three years later. In 2003, she was promoted again and appointed operations manager of the company's … [Read more...] about Shanghai Renaissance names Tao as vice general manager
Geodis appoints new managing director for Indonesia
Leading global logistics provider Geodis has announced the appointment of Tomy Sofhian as the Managing Director of Indonesia from May 2020. Tomy reports to Rene Bach-Larsen, Sub-Regional Managing Director ASEAN, who commented: “Tomy Sofhian joins Geodis with a wealth of experience in the supply chain industry and at a key time during our expansion of operations in Indonesia. We continue to support Healthcare and Pharma Industries with our bonded warehouse equipped with cold chain facilities … [Read more...] about Geodis appoints new managing director for Indonesia
SITA announces new leadership appointments overseeing SITA’s key product portfolios
SITA, the global IT provider to the air transport industry, has made several changes to its executive management team responsible for SITA’s product portfolios. These appointments come at crucial juncture as the air transport industry begins the difficult task of restarting operations after a lengthy shutdown due to the COVID-19 crisis. David Lavorel, previously CEO of SITA FOR AIRCRAFT, has been appointed to head SITA AT AIRPORTS AND BORDERS, SITA’s airport and border solution portfolio. … [Read more...] about SITA announces new leadership appointments overseeing SITA’s key product portfolios
