dnata has announced the appointment of Clive Sauvé-Hopkins as divisional senior vice president (DSVP) of Airport Operations.

Sauvé-Hopkins has been appointed to oversee dnata's global cargo and ground handling business at 97 airports across 16 countries. As part of his role, he will be responsible for managing a team of over 37,000 aviation professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality services to over 330 airline customers worldwide while ensuring their safety.

He has extensive international experience in commercial strategy and business transformation. Sauvé-Hopkins has held several senior leadership positions with Swissport, Servisair, Aviapartner, Qatar Airways, and the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ).

dnata said Sauvé-Hopkins will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and report to Steve Allen, dnata’s group chief executive officer.

His appointment is effective immediately.

"I'm pleased to have Clive on board our global management team. Clive has all the experience and skills to drive our growth strategy and ensure consistent quality and safe services, with a continued focus on people and sustainability across our global operations. I look forward to working together as we enhance our business and offering," Allen said.

dnata is a leading global air and travel services provider. The company offers quality and safe ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail services in over 30 countries across six continents.

In the financial year 2022-23, dnata moved over 2.7 million tonnes of cargo.