The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment, effective from June 9, of Glyn Hughes as the Association’s next Global Head of Cargo.

Glyn Hughes joined IATA in 1991 to enhance and expand the Cargo Accounts Settlement Service, growing it from 35 to nearly 100 operations while maintaining very low levels of agency default and decreasing overall operating costs for members. In recent years, he has led IATA Cargo’s initiatives, embracing industry management and relationship building, including being part of the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group steering committee. He has led a campaign to promote the value of air cargo, and is taking a principal role in the IATA team working to modernize the cargo agency program.

Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO, says, “Air Cargo faces considerable challenges and Glyn along with his team will be dedicated to improve the industry’s competitiveness through a cut in end-to-end shipping times of up to 48 hours. This is just one of the goals along with delivering the industry priorities of safety, security, quality, modernization and transformation through the e-cargo agenda.”