Dirk Reich, president and CEO of Cargolux, will leave the company for personal reasons at the end of July 2016.

“On behalf of the board of directors, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Dirk for his significant contribution to the success and development of Cargolux, especially in China, but also elsewhere,” said Paul Helminger, chairman of the board of directors at Cargolux. “His passion and dedication contributed largely to setting us on a path of growth to become a truly global player. His enthusiasm and vision have opened up a new world for Cargolux, a world in which we aspire to be ‘the global cargo carrier of choice.’ I am personally sad to see Dirk leaving us, but I respect his decision that is based on personal reasons beyond the air cargo business and the Cargolux family. I wish Dirk all the best for his professional and personal future and I am sure that he will remain a valued friend of Cargolux.”

Richard Forson [above], who joined Cargolux in February 2012 and is currently executive vice president and CFO, has been nominated the new president and CEO, effective from August 1, 2016.

Forson will be replaced by Maxim Strauss, currently vice president of corporate development.