Global ground handler, air and travel services provider dnata has promoted Alex Doisneau and James Butler to new senior management roles.
Previously managing director of dnata airport operations UK, Doisneau has become regional chief executive for airport operations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East & Africa (MEA) regions.
At the same time, Butler has been appointed managing director of dnata airport operations UK.
In her new role, effective 1 August, Doisneau is responsible for overseeing dnata’s ground handling and cargo businesses in Australia, Singapore, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iraq and Zanzibar (Tanzania).
She will lead a team of nearly 8,000 employees, who collectively handle over 110,000 aircraft turns and approximately 800,000 tonnes of cargo each year across 23 airports.
Doisneau brings nearly three decades of experience in aviation and ground handling to the role. She joined dnata in 2012 as general manager of UK cargo operations and was promoted in 2020 to managing director of dnata airport operations UK.
For her new role, Doisneau will be relocating to Dubai and will report to Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, chief executive - airport operations at dnata.
“Alex has led our UK operations with clarity, consistency, and a strong people-first approach,” said Sauvé-Hopkins.
“Her track record of operational leadership, commercial acumen, and focus on safety and service make her the ideal choice to lead our business in these fast-growing regions. We look forward to the impact she will have as we continue to grow our international footprint.”
Butler's new role as managing director of dnata airport operations UK will see him lead dnata's ground handling and cargo business spanning six airports across the UK.
After joining dnata in 2018, Butler worked as head of business finance before serving as finance director from 2020. In this role, he oversaw financial strategy, business planning, and operations.
His prior roles at Menzies Aviation and Flybe have equipped him with an in-depth understanding of the aviation and logistics sectors, said dnata.
“Alex and James represent the strength of our internal talent pipeline,” Sauvé-Hopkins concluded. “Their promotions reflect our continued commitment to investing in our people and creating opportunities for growth.”
In December, Guillaume Crozier was promoted to chief cargo officer at dnata.
