SWISSPORT, the ground and cargo handler owned by China's HNA Group, has confirmed that president and chief executive Eric Born will remain in these positions until the end of 2019. The unexpected announcement follows one made in July that Mr Born would leave the posts by year-end.
HNA Group chief executive Adam Tan was quoted as saying in a report by London's Air Cargo News: 'Given Eric's outstanding leadership, his understanding of the airport ground services and air cargo handling industry and his clear vision for Swissport's future, the company will be best served by his continued leadership as HNA evaluates the strategic options for its Swiss subsidiary.'
Mr Born has served as president and chief executive of Swissport since August 2015. The company said that under his direction the business has 'further extended its global leadership and saw its profitability strengthened.'
Swissport handles 4.7 million tonnes of air cargo annually and operates 133 warehouses worldwide.
HNA Group chief executive Adam Tan was quoted as saying in a report by London's Air Cargo News: 'Given Eric's outstanding leadership, his understanding of the airport ground services and air cargo handling industry and his clear vision for Swissport's future, the company will be best served by his continued leadership as HNA evaluates the strategic options for its Swiss subsidiary.'
Mr Born has served as president and chief executive of Swissport since August 2015. The company said that under his direction the business has 'further extended its global leadership and saw its profitability strengthened.'
Swissport handles 4.7 million tonnes of air cargo annually and operates 133 warehouses worldwide.