Emirates SkyCargo bolsters UAE operations with VP appointment

With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, cargo veteran and UAE national Jassim Saif has been promoted to the new office from the position of Emirates' Manager Cargo UAE with its primary focus on sales and customer service throughout the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council).

The new position has an expanded portfolio that emphasizes enhanced customer relationship management that will benefit Emirates SkyCargo's agents, freight forwarders, corporate and high net-worth customers.

Peter Sedgley, Emirates' Senior Vice President Cargo Commercial Operations said: "We have trained the spotlight on our customer relationship management practices at the heart of our commercial operations at the hub. We are confident this new role, and particularly Jassim's profile, will enable us to better reach our projected growth targets and contribute to the cargo community in the region."

He added: "Jassim's promotion is recognition of his deep commitment to the organization as well as its key stakeholders, and his experience in every facet of Emirates SkyCargo's operations, sales and customer service. His innovative ideas have enhanced the value proposition of Emirates SkyCargo's products and services. He is the perfect fit for the new position."

Emirates SkyCargo's investments in high-quality staff, the very latest information technology, the most efficient aircraft for its expanding route network and the finest ground handling facilities and equipment, has made it a significant force in the global air cargo industry.