ETIHAD Cargo has appointed industry veteran Andy Newbold as senior manager global accounts with the task of strengthening customer relationships.

Mr Newbold has more than 35 years of industry experience and has held leadership roles with international airlines, specializing in cargo operations, commercial strategy, and product management.

For the past 15 years, Mr Newbold has been working for Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, where he held several senior roles including, global director of sales - airmail and express, regional director northeast US, and most recently global partner account director.

He also spent seven years working at KLM Cargo and seven years at Cargo Service Centre India.

Etihad Cargo said: "Andy's extensive expertise and proven track record in enhancing global account strategies will be instrumental in driving business growth and strengthening customer relationships. We are excited to see the innovation and customer-centric solutions Andy will bring to Etihad Cargo as we continue to evolve and grow."