Personnel
Lufthansa Cargo: Ashwin Bhat becomes new CEO
Ashwin Bhat is to be appointed as the new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. Subject to the pending resolution by the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo, he will assume his new position on April 15, 2023. In his new role, he will retain responsibility for Product and Sales.
"I am delighted that Ashwin Bhat, a very accomplished manager and internationally experienced logistics and freight expert, is taking on this responsible role. As a member of the Executive Board, he has made a significant contribution to Lufthansa Cargo's historically most successful years. As CEO, he will continue to develop the company and expand its strong market position," said Dr. Michael Niggemann, Member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo.
Lufthansa Cargo will continue to be managed by a three-member Executive Board team. The appointment of the third member of the Executive Board, together with a new allocation of responsibilities, will take place as soon as possible.
Ashwin Bhat, born in 1969, studied chemistry at the University of Mumbai, India. Bhat began his professional career with Airline Financial Support Services in India. In 1999, he joined the former Swisscargo and held various management positions, including in Revenue Management, Transport Management and Global Area Management. From 2015, Bhat headed the Cargo business segment at Swiss International Air Lines. In 2021, he was appointed to the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo as CCO.
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