Challenge Group appoints group COO 
Challenge Group, an international air cargo conglomerate that offers tailored end-to-end logistics solutions for complex verticals, has appointed David Canavan as chief operating officer (COO). In his new role, Canavan will be responsible for leading, planning, directing,... more
Fourkites welcomes new senior executives
Fourkites has expanded its senior management team. Technology industry veteran Sean Fallon returns to Fourkites as chief strategy officer, while chief product officer Priya Rajagopalan takes on an expanded role that closely aligns customer operations and product development... more
Changing of the guard at Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Christian Wilz will take over as head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Germany from 1 January 2024. He succeeds Joachim Schlereth, who will retire at the end of the year. In his new role, Wilz will be responsible for the sales and servicing of trucks of the Mercedes-Benz and Fuso... more
Geneva airport: Rufenacht to follow Schneider
Gilles Rufenacht, currently general manager of the Hirslanden Clinics in Geneva and also president of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services, will be Geneva airport's next CEO. Appointed by the board of directors this week, he will take office in autumn 2024,... more
Executive elections at Tiaca
Tiaca has announced the results of its executive elections for the 2024-2025 term. Following a successful four years serving the membership and industry, chair Steven Polmans (left) will continue his work at the association's helm for the next two years. Emir Pineda... more
APC promotes Sem Mahi
The APC delivery network - the UK’s largest independent parcel delivery network – has appointed Sem Mahi as its new IT director. He joined the business over ten years ago initially on a consultancy basis and took up permanent position as IT infrastructure manager back in 2014.... more
Trailer Bridge: two new VPs
Trailer Bridge, a full-service transport solutions provider, continues to expand its executive team with two internal promotions in its corporate services. Swanson was named VP of employee services and Croxton, VP of marketing and communications. Swanson began her career at... more
Co-CEOs to lead Cargojet
After launching Cargojet 22 years ago as founder and CEO, Ajay Virmani (pictured) will be stepping into the role of executive chairman, effective 1 January 2024. He will focus on strategy, strategic customer partnerships, acquisitions of major assets including aircraft and... more
Eimskip: changes in executive management
Bödvar Örn Kristinsson, executive vice president of Iceland domestic operations, has been appointed managing director of Eimskip Netherlands, which is a part of Eimskip’s international division, as of this week. Eimskip Netherland in Rotterdam is one of the company’s largest... more
Carlo Luzzatto to take over from Ugo Salerno
Carlo Luzzatto has been appointed as the future CEO and general director of Rina, a multinational inspection, certification and engineering consultancy company. The appointment is set to be formalised by the end of 2023, coinciding with Fondo Italiano d'Investimento's... more