Frank Mena, currently head of the North America region of Swissport, serves as new head of the Americas with immediate effect. He will also assumes responsibility for Latin America.

Frank takes over the LATAM markets from José Canales, who is leaving the company.

“As Head of Swissport in North America, Frank has proven his ability to professionally lead our organisation in the US and Canada and guide the company through the COVID-19 crisis.

“Together with his team he will support our customers to quickly emerge from the crisis,” said Christoph Mueller, president & CEO of Swissport International AG.

“We thank José for driving the operational and commercial development of our organisation in Latin America during the last seven years.”

Frank spent his 43-year career in the aviation industry. After joining Swissport as a general manager in 1991, he held several executive management roles. Since October 2019, he has led the organisation in the US and Canada and has been responsible for the full-service portfolio including Ground Services, Air Cargo Handling and Fuelling.