Emirates SkyCargo 2011

Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced several new appointments to senior management roles within the organisation, which its has said 'mirror the company’s growth and expansion'.

Included in the shakeup are changes that impact on the group's freight division, Emirates SkyCargo.

Thierry Antinori has been named executive vice-president and chief commercial officer responsible for commercial operations, revenue optimisation, skywards, destination and leisure management and Emirates SkyCargo.

Meanwhile, Nabil Sultan, who has held numerous commercial roles in his 20 years with Emirates, has been appointed divisional senior vice-president of Emirates SkyCargo, taking over from Ram Menen who retired from Emirates in early June.