Finnair has appointed Turkka Kuusisto as its new CEO, succeeding Topi Manner who will leave the company on 15 January 2024. Kuusisto, who will join the airline on 11 July 2024 at the latest, was most recently with Finnish postal company Posti Group Corporation, where he has served as the CEO since 2020. Prior to this, the 44-year-old executive held senior leadership positions in Posti Group Corporation and Lindorff Group. Finnair has restored its profitability after the … [Read more...] about Finnair appoints Posti Group chief as next CEO
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Frankfurt Cargo Services reveals new operations director
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS), the largest independent cargo handler at Frankfurt Airport, has appointed Federico Mosqueira as its new director of operations. Mosqueira has more than 20 years of experience in operations management in the air cargo and supply chain industry with several stints at LATAM Airlines in the Americas and Qatar Airways based in Doha. FCS said the 45-year-old, who started on 1 January 2024, is familiar with Frankfurt due to his time as director handling operations … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Cargo Services reveals new operations director
Swissport hires new global head of operations
Frank Dobbelsteijn has joined Swissport International AG on 1 January 2024 as global head of operations. With over 30 years of experience in several senior roles in the aviation and logistics sectors in Europe and the United States, Frank will be responsible for aligning the company’s operational priorities with the overall strategic goals, while ensuring a consistent service delivery and above all safe operations. Prior to joining Swissport, he played a pivotal role as Vice President of … [Read more...] about Swissport hires new global head of operations
AviusULD names new operations chief
AviusULD, a leader in ULD (unit load device) manufacturing, has promoted Charles Drummond to the position of chief operating officer. Drummond, who started his career as a mechatronics engineer, was previously the vice president of business development and sales at AviusULD. In his new role, Drummond will provide strategic leadership and direction for sales and business development, purchasing, and overall plant management He brings over 25 years of experience in … [Read more...] about AviusULD names new operations chief
Dimerco Express elects Jeffrey Shih to group CEO
Taipei-based 3PL Dimerco Express Group has appointed Jeffrey Shih as the next CEO. The 35-year logistics veteran has held leadership roles in both corporate logistics and 3PL operations, primarily with Dimerco, and has a successful track record in the company’s operations in Southeast Asia and North America. Shih will now be responsible for overseeing Dimerco’s air freight, ocean freight and contract logistics divisions. The company said it will continue its expansion and digitalisation … [Read more...] about Dimerco Express elects Jeffrey Shih to group CEO
dnata promotes managing director in Switzerland
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