Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, has appointed Peter Kerins as Chief Executive Officer.
Kerins brings over 30 years of aviation and logistics experience to his new role, having began his career in 1991 in freight forwarding sales. He has since worked at notable organisations including Virgin Atlantic, DHL Aviation UK and Middle East, Heavyweight Air Express Group and Etihad Airways.
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With experience working across the globe in England, Ireland, Bahrain, the UAE and the USA, Kerins is in an exceptionally strong position to understand and optimise upon Magma Aviation’s increasingly global presence, now in Gatwick, Dublin and Dubai.
Kerins will work closely with the wider Magma Aviation team, including Finance & Administrations Director, Emma Brooks, Head of Commercial, James Gilliard, Head of Operations, James le Poer Trench, and Head of Network Planning & Alliances, Paul Hoatson.
Eric Erbacher, CEO at Magma Aviation’s parent company, Chapman Freeborn, comments, “Magma Aviation has strong ambitions for the coming months and years, and I am confident that Peter is the right person to take the business to even loftier heights. With over three decades of experience and a proven track record in our competitive and dynamic industry, I am delighted to welcome him to Magma Aviation and thoroughly look forward to seeing what we will achieve together.”
Kerins adds, “Looking at the exceptional development of Magma Aviation both prior to, and post covid years, Magma Aviation and the magnificent global team are in a great position to continue growth in the future. Being part of this journey will be an honour and I look forward to working with both the Magma Aviation team and key partners to continue this expansion globally.”
