Lufthansa Cargo appoints Elodie Berthonneau as VP, Asia-Pacific

Elodie Berthonneau will take on the role of Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Lufthansa Cargo in Singapore, effective October 1, 2024.

Berthonneau will lead sales and handling across one of Lufthansa Cargo's key markets, which includes China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Oceania, says an official release. “Berthonneau has joined Lufthansa Cargo from Qatar Cargo, where she was Vice President of Network Planning and Strategic Partnership.”

With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Berthonneau has held various management positions in sales, pricing, profit management and strategic planning at Qatar Airways and Air France KLM, the release added. “Her previous roles have encompassed building start-ups, restructuring organisations, redesigning networks, forging major strategic partnerships, and managing teams. Having worked across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, she brings extensive international experience to her new role.”

Anand Kulkarni, Head of Global Markets, Lufthansa Cargo says: "We are happy to welcome Elodie Berthonneau as Head of Asia Pacific. The Asian region is one of our most important markets and is expected to become even more relevant in the coming years. Combining her expertise and experience within the industry and the Lufthansa Cargo brand and knowledge, she will set new accents in our Asia Pacific organisation and in the dialogue with our customers.”