Chapman Freeborn has appointed Bernardo Nunes as chief operating officer.

Nunes returns to Chapman Freeborn after serving as director of Transformation and Analytics in 2021 and 2022. He brings with him over 25 years of experience in the air cargo supply chain and finance industries.

"Bernardo will be managing daily operations across the Chapman Freeborn group to achieve strategic objectives and foster long-term sustainable growth," said Eric Erbacher, chief executive officer of Chapman Freeborn.

"This is an exciting time for Chapman Freeborn, and I am confident that Bernardo's leadership will help us reach new heights as we work towards our 2030 vision and beyond – I look forward to working closely with him," he added.

Nunes will work across the Chapman Freeborn group, including Magma Aviation, Intradco Global, and the Arcus Air Group, to strengthen cultural, strategic, and operational leadership at all levels of the group.

"I'm thrilled to be back at Chapman Freeborn, working closely with Eric and the wider team to reinforce our ambition, efficiency, and customer centricity," Nunes said. "Together, we will utilise Chapman Freeborn's decades of knowledge and experience to further cement our place as the leading air charterer."