Rafael Figueroa is new managing director of cargo operations at Delta

Delta Air Lines Cargo has appointed Rafael Figueroa as managing director of cargo operations and customer experience.

During the past decade Mr Figueroa has held several roles at Aeromexico Cargo – which counts Delta as its largest shareholder – including vice president and VP for ground handling, alongside which he chaired the SkyTeam Cargo Alliances board.

Vice president for Delta Cargo Shawn Cole said: “Not only [does he have] knowledge of the cargo and ground handling industry, but also an understanding of ...