IAG Cargo announces new Commercial Manager for South Asia

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Role to oversee IAG Cargo’s continued investment in the region

IAG Cargo, the single business of British Airways World Cargo and lberia Cargo, has announced the appointment of Pravin Singh as Commercial Manager, South Asia.

ln this role, Pravin will be responsible for overseeing the commercial delivery of IAG Cargo’s operation across South Asia, a highly strategic market for the company. Pravin has been tasked with ensuring the company capitalises on the region’s growth prospects and delivers against ambitious commercial targets.

To fully exploit the growth potential available in South Asia, IAG Cargo will be commencing on-line services to and from Colombo, Sri Lanka from summer 2013, taking the total number of on-line stations in the region to eight while offering 60 weekly passenger and freighter flights.

This investment will help provide essential trade links between South Asia and the rest of the world and underlines IAG Cargo’s commitment to the region. As part of his role, Pravin will help grow the South

Asian network and take advantage of resulting commercial opportunities.

Pravin Singh takes on this role having previously served as regional cargo manager for the Middle East, Pakistan and Bangladesh where he oversaw the commercial activities in these regions. Prior to that, Pravin has held responsibilities as a key account manager and commercial manager for the Middle East and Africa region, bringing with him strong customer service and commercial expertise.

John Cheetham, regional commercial manager, Asia Pacific & lndia at IAG Cargo said: “The air cargo market in South Asia and in particular lndia has lots of potential and has been a key part of our business as we strive to provide value and new opportunities to our customers. Pravin has been an asset to IAG Cargo for many years and he brings with him extensive knowledge and experience of emerging markets. I am confident that he will help the business continue to grow in the right direction.”

Pravin Singh, commercial manager, South Asia at IAG Cargo said of his appointment: “South Asia is a very important region that is visibly strategic to IAG Cargo. Thanks to our global network and dedicated commercial teams, we are well placed to connect South Asia with the rest of the world. I have been in the company for over 15 years and I am looking forward to taking over as commercial manager in a region that has significant potential in a challenging trading environment.”

Pravin has worked in his new position since October 1,2012 and is based in lndia, overseeing South Asia which includes lndia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.