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Menzies Aviation names Carlos Font as new Executive VP of Air Menzies International

Menzies Aviation names Carlos Font as new Executive VP of Air Menzies International.
Prior to his role at Shipa Freight, Carlos held various positions in the supply chain industry, including roles at DSV – Global Transport and Logistics and UTi Worldwide.

Carlos Font as the new Executive Vice President of Air Menzies International will be responsible for driving AMI’s ambitious growth plans and further developing its innovation and digital capabilities.

Menzies Aviation, a leading global aviation services company, has appointed Carlos Font as the new Executive Vice President of Air Menzies International (AMI). Carlos, based in Barcelona, Spain, brings more than 20 years of experience in digital innovation and freight forwarding to his new role. He will be responsible for driving AMI’s ambitious growth plans and further developing its innovation and digital capabilities. Carlos Font is set to assume his position as the Executive Vice President of AMI on December 1, 2023. He will be succeeding Jonathan Clark, who has decided to take on a new role.

Carlos Font joins Menzies Aviation from Shipa Freight and iContainers, where he served as CEO since 2019. Shipa Freight is a digital freight forwarder, and under Carlos’s leadership, it has experienced growth and innovation in the digital logistics sector. Prior to his role at Shipa Freight, Carlos held various positions in the supply chain industry, including roles at DSV – Global Transport and Logistics and UTi Worldwide.

Philipp Joeinig, CEO, Menzies Aviation said, “I am delighted to welcome Carlos to Menzies Aviation as our new Executive Vice President of Air Menzies International (AMI). I look forward to working with him to develop AMI’s innovation and digital capabilities while also progressing our growth ambitions for this very important division within Menzies.”

Throughout his career, Carlos has been involved in overseeing large-scale digital transformation programs, managing international supply chain and transportation networks, and leveraging data and digital tools to optimize decision-making and operational efficiency.

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Menzies Aviation is a globally recognized service partner for airports and airlines. With its extensive portfolio of aviation services, Menzies Aviation plays a crucial role in facilitating the smooth operation of airports and airlines worldwide. This appointment underscores the company’s commitment to innovation and growth in the ever-evolving aviation industry.