Supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Michael Mohan as its new UK Air Freight General Manager.
As part of SBS Worldwide's senior management team, Mr Mohan will support the further development of the air freight division's continued growth in key markets and new industry verticals.
He has also been tasked with delivering SBS's new strategic business plan across its air freight operation and supporting its drive to become fully integrated into customers' logistics operations through further IT developments.
SBS Worldwide Group Chairman Steve Walker said: "Michael will play a key role in implementing our strategic global development plan and will strengthen company and group structure.
"He is tasked with maintaining the momentum of our air freight product's recent growth, while also establishing SBS Worldwide as a leading player in new markets and industries.
"Michael is very experienced and we are confident he can meet this challenge."
Mr Mohan, who is married with 4 grown up children and two grandchildren, has more than 30 years' industry experience, having worked for major freight forwarders including Ceva Logistics, Kuehne & Nagel and Schenker.
Mr Mohan says: "It's great to be joining a company with such ambitious growth plans at such an exciting time.
"SBS Worldwide's ability to offer local expertise backed up by the buying power and software solutions of a larger group means it is in an ideal position to drive growth."
He is aided in his task by the ability to offer logistics consultancy services through Virtualized Logistics - SBS Worldwide's recently launched consultancy division.