Oman Air Cargo has created a new Far East sales role as part of its push to expand in Asia Pacific, appointing Stephan Ribouleau to lead commercial activities across the region.

Ribouleau, who will be based in Thailand, brings more than 20 years of cargo industry experience in the Far East, along with a strong understanding of regional trade flows.

"The start of this year has been focused on setting Oman Air Cargo up for continued growth and Stephan is the next step in that process," said Michael Duggan, head of Cargo, Oman Air.

"His depth of regional knowledge will play a key role as we continue to develop new business opportunities across the Far East, including expanding our widebody main deck capacity."

The new role has been created to strengthen Oman Air Cargo's position in the Far East, facilitating trade between the Middle East and Asia, and supporting the development of new business in the region.

"Oman Air's expansion to date has been substantial, and I intend to build that momentum in the Far East," Ribouleau said following his appointment as the new regional sales manager – Far East.

"It is a dynamic and strategically important region where Oman Air Cargo is well positioned to make a significant impact, delivering reliable, innovative solutions that strengthen global connectivity."

Oman Air Cargo noted that this appointment is the third senior sales hire in the last six months, coming after appointments in the Middle East and Europe, underlining the continued growth of the airline's cargo department.