VAC selects new account manager in Melbourne
Bosco Dsouza has been appointed account manager, Melbourne, by Virgin Atlantic Cargo as the airline looks to build on the strong growth of its Australia cargo business in 2018.
Dsouza joins the airline from Worldwide GSA for Qatar Airways Cargo. He has over 20 years’ experience in the cargo industry both locally and internationally having also worked for Qatar Airways in India, and spending six years in freight sales with Fedex. Earlier in his career, he worked for Dnata in Dubai and for Saudi Customs.
In his new post, Dsouza reports to Phillippa (Pip) Palmer, manager, regional sales – Australia & New Zealand at Virgin Atlantic Cargo.
Virgin Atlantic achieved significant tonnage and volume growth in Australia in 2018, supporting its longstanding long-haul cargo sales and management agreement with Virgin Australia. Tonnage rose by 51% year-on-year and revenues climbed by 58%. (mw)