Sharjah's Gonzalo Jacob takes on top role at Africa Flight Services

Gonzalo Jacob, formerly head of cargo for Sharjah Aviation Services, has become CEO of Africa Flight Services (AFS).

Based in Nairobi, he has taken over from Rob Smith at the handling company, part of the WFS Group.

AFS now also operates in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Dar es Salaam, and since 2014, Nairobi’s Transglobal Cargo Centre has operated under its brand. The centre is the city’s leading fresh produce and cargo handling facility.

Mr Jacob told The Loadstar: “The focus will be on ...