Lufthansa Cargo has announced that Elodie Berthonneau will take over as Vice President Asia-Pacific effective 1 October 2024, based in Singapore. Berthonneau will lead the sales and handling operations in key markets, including China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Oceania. She joins Lufthansa Cargo from Qatar Cargo, where she served as Vice President of Network Planning and Strategic Partnerships.
With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Berthonneau has held various leadership roles in sales, pricing, profit management, and strategic planning at Qatar Airways and Air France KLM. Her extensive background includes building start-ups, restructuring organisations, network redesign, and managing major strategic partnerships. Berthonneau’s international experience spans Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, making her well-suited to drive growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
Anand Kulkarni, Head of Global Markets at Lufthansa Cargo, expressed confidence in her appointment, stating, “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.”
Berthonneau’s appointment reflects Lufthansa Cargo’s strategic focus on expanding its presence in one of the world’s most dynamic and growing markets.
