Press release: East Nile restructure to expand European cargo operations

Senior management reorganisation and new east European general sales agent appointment to drive charter broker's expansion

London, United Kingdom, 22nd January 2025: East Nile has completed a strategic restructure of its European cargo operations team to manage long-term strength in traditional markets and growth of new industry verticals.

James Gilliard has been appointed Vice President of Cargo Sales, and Mark Welborn Vice President of Cargo Commercial Operations, both reporting into Mohammed Ali who remains President .

“This is an exciting time to join East Nile, it reinvigorates its sales drive into new untapped markets,” said Mark Welborn, Vice President Cargo Sales – Europe, East Nile Charters

“With strong growth projected in the energy and government sectors, this forward-looking strategy ensures East Nile is agile enough to seize these opportunities and continues to deliver the same high-quality service our customers expect.”

In addition to the restructure, East Nile has appointed a general sales agent in Eastern Europe, a new position which cements its coverage across the European Union and diversifying its sales base.

“After directing cargo operations across the DACH region for the last two years, I look forward to now leading East Nile’s cargo charter brokers across the continent,” said Markus , Vice President Cargo Commercial Operations – Europe, East Nile.

“Our restructured team will engage more closely with new and existing customers to better align with market trends and aggressively target growth.”

Gilliard will lead client acquisition and expansion into new markets, whilst Schmidt heads up brokerage operations, converting customer requests into new business opportunities.

“With over 15 years’ experience working in the air cargo industry between them, James and Markus are ideally placed to ensure our team is responsive to volatile market conditions, and I look forward to working with them in this capacity,” said Mohammed Ali, President Africa, East Nile Charters

This follows the appointment of Philip Etale as Chief Operating Officer in November last year.