Departing IATA cargo head Hughes to lead TIACA

Glyn Hughes, the departing global head of cargo for the International Air Transport Association, will take on the newly created role of director general at The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) beginning in February. [caption id="attachment_38644" align="alignright" width="300"] Logo/TIACA[/caption] Hughes’ upcoming departure from IATA was revealed in September when IATA confirmed that Hughes had accepted a voluntary departure scheme the organization implemented as part of a larger restructuring process to ensure its long-term viability. At the time, several industry observers and consultants took to social media to express their concerns over the departure of IATA’s experienced top cargo executive at a time when airfreight is facing extraordinary challenges and pressures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its announcement of Hughes’ appointment to the newly created director general role, TIACA highlighted his past advocacy for innovation and sustainability in air cargo, as well as his work to promote initiatives supporting new talent in the air cargo industry, cargo modernization and transformation projects and other areas of positive change in the industry. The ongoing pandemic has “highlighted the urgent need for air cargo to accelerate its digital and sustainable transformation, to develop collaborative business models and speak with a united voice to come out of this unprecedented crisis more resilient,” said Hughes in the TIACA statement. He committed to making industry preparation for the transportation of COVID-19 vaccines one of his first priorities when he takes on the role in February. Hughes’ new leadership role at TIACA has been welcomed by board members past and present, including current chair Steven Polmans and former long-time member Jim Edgar. “We’re all well aware of the multitude of challenges currently facing our industry and thus I couldn’t be more personally pleased with Glyn’s appointment, especially considering his unique background, special abilities and demonstrated leadership,” said Edgar, former long-time TIACA board member during his tenure with Boeing and current senior consultant for Cargo Facts Consulting. “For much of my 15-year tenure on the board (with so many distinguished colleagues and chairs), we continually grappled with the challenge of making TIACA fully representative in advancing initiatives and industry recognition around the world. Glyn Hughes is just the person to accomplish that and we all look forward to supporting him in that endeavor at this critical time, building upon a remarkable past history and legacy.” Hughes will report to TIACA’s board of directors and will replace Celine Hourcade in the leading role.

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