Etihad Airways said it appointed Stanislas Brun to the role of vice president cargo.

He will be responsible for Etihad Cargo's commercial operations, including scheduled and charter flights, revenue management and network planning.

 [Source: Etihad Airways]

In the announcement, Etihad said Brun would report to Mohammad Al Bulooki, chief operating officer of Etihad Airways.

Brun joins Etihad Cargo from Geodis, where, in his role as senior vice president of global airfreight, he oversaw the global air cargo operations of the logistics and supply chain solutions provider.

"As the newly appointed Vice President Cargo of Etihad Cargo, Brun will oversee all facets of the cargo commercial operations, including revenue management and network planning," Etihad said.

Al Bulooki, chief operating officer (COO) at Etihad, noted that Etihad Cargo has embarked on an exciting period of growth and innovation, adding more destinations, increasing frequencies, and significantly growing the airline's cargo operations both in the UAE and internationally.

"Etihad Cargo will continue to play a crucial role in Etihad Airways' ability to achieve these ambitious growth plans. I have every confidence that the passion and expertise Stanislas brings to this role will enable Etihad Cargo to continue the impressive growth trajectory it has achieved in recent years," he added.

Al Bulooki then thanked Leonard Rodrigues, head of revenue management & network planning, for his hard work during this transition period for the carrier.

"In his time as acting managing director, Leonard has played a pivotal role in enabling Etihad Cargo to navigate challenging market conditions to deliver operational efficiencies, innovation and technology initiatives, and customer service excellence to partners and customers," the Etihad Airways COO added.

Commenting on his appointment, Brun said it is a "privilege" to take on this new challenge at Etihad Cargo.

"... As the airline enters this next exciting period of growth, I look forward to working closely with the team, our partners and customers and continuing to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions so Etihad Cargo can remain the air cargo partner of choice," he said.