Nielen takes over as VP of sales at Cargolux

October 7, 2016

Cargolux Airlines International has appointed Chris Nielen has joined the company as its new vice president for sales and took over on 3 October.

Nielen joins from IAG cargo where he held the position of regional commercial manager Europe and has 16 years of experience in the airfreight business, which have enabled him to build a solid knowledge base about the airfreight market especially in sales and marketing.

Cargolux executive vice president for sales and marketing, Niek van der Weide says: “We are very pleased to welcome Chris in our Sales team. He is a young dynamic, and extremely sales-focused person with excellent contact with the major customers and industry players.

“His outgoing personality and vast knowledge of the industry will undoubtedly help Cargolux to further expand and strengthen the relationships with our worldwide clients.”

James Graham

James Graham is an award-winning transport media journalist with a long background in the commercial freight sector, including commercial aviation and the aviation supply chain. He was the initial Air Cargo Week journalist and retuned later for a stint as editor. He continues his association as editor of the monthly supplements. He has reported for the newspaper from global locations as well as the UK.