British Airways World Cargo Announces Strategic US Appointments (25/07/2005)

British Airways World Cargo has made two appointments to its US team in a strategic move designed to capitalise on the carrier's growing success in the region. Joe Hoelle has been appointed as Mulinational Sales Director, The Americas, while John Richey has been appointed to the role of Premium Products Manager, The Americas.

Employed at BA World Cargo since 1997, Joe's previous role was Sales Manager, Southeast USA. His new responsibilities will include coordinating BA World Cargo's regional activities throughout the US for some of the carrier's largest global accounts.

John is new to the BA World Cargo team, having previously worked on the passenger side of the business for 15 years. John's previous roles at British Airways include 11 years as Account Manager and four years as Sales Manager in New York.

Bob Kujala, Senior Vice President Cargo, The Americas said: "These appointments highlight BA World Cargo's commitment to customers in the region and signify the increasing demand for premium product handling both in the US and globally.

"Our recent £15 million investment towards building a new bespoke premium facility at London Heathrow will ensure that we can offer our customers the latest, most efficient technology, backed by excellent customer service as Joe and John successfully build upon BA World Cargo's existing customer relationships. I wish them every success in their new roles."