Claude Zehren has been appointed as Cargolux Airlines International as EVP and nominated person flight operations by the board of directors.

Zehren, who has been at Cargolux for 18 years as both a pilot and a member of the management strategy, took over from his predecessor, Jason Holt on an interim basis on 1 September.

Holt, Zehren’s predecessor had joined from the low cost carrier easyJet in 2015, where he ran the Gatwick Airport division and led their operational strategy & transformation business changes.

Commenting on his new role, Zehren says: “I’m excited to take on this challenge. Cargolux pilots have always strived to deliver the highest standards in operation and safety. Their spirit and motivation is unparalleled and I am very much looking forward to continue my work with these colleagues in my new position.”