News / IATA names Glyn Hughes its new head of cargo, as Des Vertannes bows out

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The affable and diplomatic Glyn Hughes has become the new global head of cargo for IATA – a move that is expected to be welcomed across the industry.

The well-liked Mr Hughes has huge IATA cargo experience, having been at the organisation since 1991, when he joined to expand its Cargo Accounts Settlement Service (CASS) from an initial 35 members to well over 100. More recently, he was on the steering committee of the Global Air Cargo Advisory Council (Gacag).

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