As January 2017 begins, Turhan Özen steps up as Chief Cargo Officer at Turkish Cargo Istanbul. He brings with him success and key expertise of the pharma business collected from his time at CEVA Logistics in Dubai, where he had served as head of their global healthcare sector since its launch in 2015.
     But Özen is no one-trick pony.
     At a time when it is apparent Turkish Airlines wants to increase market share in specialized products, Istanbul has landed a heavyweight with more than 25 years of experience in supply chain management. He is also a Turkish national and industry leader with bona fide credentials in the air forwarding industry and knowledge and connections in pharma.
      Turkish has a large investment riding on its new cargo facility at IST, a major portion of which is dedicated to express and perishables.
      The Turkish Airlines Board of Directors continues to build cargo capability with infrastructure and new routes opening in 2017. By naming Mr. Özen as the first executive to hold the Chief Cargo Officer title, they also send a powerful message to the shipping public: in 2017, Turkish Airlines is committed to further growth and development in the air cargo business.
Geoffrey