Bernardo Nunes has been appointed to the Board of Chapman Freeborn. This follows his appointment as Chief Operating Officer in November last year after previously serving as Director of Transformation and Analytics for the air charterer, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the air cargo and finance industries. “I am honoured to have been asked to join the board,” said Bernardo Nunes, Chief Operating Officer, Chapman Freeborn. “Since rejoining Chapman Freeborn last year, I … [Read more...] about Bernardo Nunes appointed to the board of Chapman Freeborn
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Chapman Freeborn report 48 percent increase in number of women in management positions
Chapman Freeborn has released data showing a 48 percent increase in the number of women employed in management positions over the last year, in addition to a nine percent increase in the number of women in the business. Investing heavily in recruitment, training, and retention over the last year, Chapman Freeborn grew its total headcount by three percent overall. “Chapman Freeborn has a culture that prioritises ability and performance over individual characteristics,” said Laura Smith, … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn report 48 percent increase in number of women in management positions
Chinese New Year marks 20 years of Chapman Freeborn in China
Chapman Freeborn will mark over 20 years of operating in China this week, after opening its first offices in Beijing and Hong Kong in 2004. Chapman Freeborn’s China operations have grown exponentially over the last twenty years, opening five offices, leveraging capacity across the Chapman Freeborn Group – including Magma Aviation’s direct charter flights – to seize opportunities in new markets like e-commerce, and earlier last year appointing Allen Liu to oversee operations across the new … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year marks 20 years of Chapman Freeborn in China
Chapman Freeborn restructures to expand European cargo operations
Chapman Freeborn has completed a strategic restructure of its European cargo operations team to manage long-term strength in traditional markets and growth of new industry verticals. James Gilliard has been appointed Vice President of Cargo Sales, and Markus Schmidt Vice President of Cargo Commercial Operations, both reporting into Reto Hunziker who remains President of Europe. “This is an exciting time to join Chapman Freeborn as it reinvigorates its sales drive into new untapped … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn restructures to expand European cargo operations
Chapman Freeborn strengthens presence in Saudi Arabia with AJEX Logistics Services agreement
Chapman Freeborn has expanded its cargo operations in Saudi Arabia, having signed an agreement with AJEX Logistics Services, a Middle East-based company specialising in express distribution and shipping solutions. The move by the global charterer comes as a strategic response to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme which aims to increase air freight capacity to 4.5 million tons per year. “This collaboration aligns with our mission to provide world-class aviation services and reflects our … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn strengthens presence in Saudi Arabia with AJEX Logistics Services agreement
Chapman Freeborn appoints new president for IMEA region
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas, President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region. Dovydenas previously spent 16 years at Chapman Freeborn’s parent company , Avia Solutions Group, in both Chief Executive Officer and Chief Commercial Officer roles before joining the charter broker in 2022. “From 2007 until 2023 Linas played an integral part in almost all of Avia Solutions Group’s group companies’ development and … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn appoints new president for IMEA region
