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WFS makes senior appointments in support of global expansion ambitions

GLOBAL cargo ground handler, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has expanded its senior line-up in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia in a bid to expand its operations globally.

As a result of its growth ambitions, the group is dividing these regions into two regions to "facilitate the execution of the company's strategic plans," reports London's Air Cargo News.

EasyJet's operations chief Will Facey will join WFS in late August as executive vice president, ground handling operations for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA).

WFS said Mr Facey brings "knowledge of the low-cost airline sector and understands the reliance airlines are increasingly putting on their ground handling partners".

The appointments also support WFS' strategy of creating "strong central functions and providing expert support" to its experienced regional leadership teams and operations.

Former group chief operating office, Barry Nassberg, becomes group chief commercial officer, reporting to group chief executive Craig Smyth. Mr Nassberg will be responsible for leading and coordinating the company's network commercial activities.

Former vice president Asia and Middle East, Justin Jaques, will become senior vice president group commercial, reporting to Mr Nassberg, to focus on global key accounts and major tenders.

The new WFS commercial function will operate from Roissy, Paris. The group has also named Catherine Thomas as general counsel and head of legal. Ms Thomas brings with her 25 years of legal experience acquired in the UK and in France.

The company has also appointed David Clark as global as head of safety and security; Pedro Garcia as chief information officer; and Fabienne Bricaud as global head of people.

Mr Smyth was quoted as saying: "In putting this team together, we are combining the existing knowledge and extensive expertise already in the company with new blood as we develop our world class suite of aviation services for our customers through our one global network."