TIACA appoints FedEx's Frank Newman to the board as Sarah Prosser steps down

Another day, another new board member at TIACA. Frank Newman, managing director of FedEx Services, has  joined the association’s board of directors.

He takes over from Sarah Prosser, managing director legal counsel a FedEx, who is stepping down after six years of service for TIACA.

Mr Newman, who has been at FedEx for 32 years, manages sales activities for its airline and aerospace customer segment. He has previously worked at McDonnell Douglas.

“TIACA has a vital role to play in bringing together all sectors of the air cargo supply chain and giving them a voice,” said Newman. “I am looking forward to using this role to help ensure industry keeps abreast of changing demands as well as providing innovative solutions to colleagues around the globe.”

Mr Newman has alread been roped in to take part in a panel discussion at TIACA’s ACF in Paris in October, looking at e-business challenges.

Doug Brittin, secretary general of TIACA welcomed him to the board, and added: ““I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sarah for her time on the board and for the valuable work she has done on behalf of members.”