Union commerce and Industry ministry
India
Rajesh Agrawal, IAS officer of the 1994 batch, has officially assumed charge as Secretary, Dept of Commerce, in New Delhi. With over three decades in public administration, Agrawal has played a significant role across multiple sectors.
Allcargo Group
India
Punit Misra has been appointed as President, Chairman Office & CBO, Allcargo Group. He brings three decades of leadership experience across media, entertainment, and FMCG sectors. Misra will work alongside Founder and Chairman, Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Allcargo Group, to drive the sustainability of businesses for benefit of all stakeholders.
Swissport
Switzerland
Ajay Barolia has been named EVP, Cargo, North America at Swissport, taking the helm of the company’s regional air cargo business. Barolia brings extensive experience in optimising logistics, digital transformation, and positioning Swissport at the forefront of next-generation cargo handling.
Freightos
Barcelona, Spain
Michael Schaecher has joined Freightos on its Board of Directors. This addition expands the Board’s expertise in air and ocean forwarding. His appointment fortifies Freightos’ position as it continues to expand its digital solutions. Schaecher is currently CEO and Founder of mSc Avia Consulting GmbH and is experienced in logistics, aviation, and logistics tech sectors.
Knight Frank
India
Ram Devagiri has joined Knight Frank India as Senior Executive Director, Facilities and Asset Management Services (FAMS). He returns to Knight Frank for his second innings and has four decades of experience of working in firms across India and Australia. Devagiri has also led large-scale portfolios of over 200 million sqft.
Knight Frank
India
Pawan Koyal has taken over as the new Executive Director and Head, Facilities and Asset Management Services, Knight Frank India. He has 25 years of experience across companies in India as well as the Middle East in facilities management, procurement, and operational strategy. Having held leadership positions with various eminent companies, Pawan’s expertise lies in driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
FIATA
India
Tej Contractor, President, Indian Institute of Freight Forwarders (IIFF), has been elected as the VP, International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations for the 2025–2027 term. The announcement came during the FIATA General Meeting held in Vietnam. Contractor’s election underscores his visionary leadership.
Cathay Cargo
Europe
Anand Yedery has joined as the new Regional Head, Cargo, Europe, Cathay Cargo. He takes over from Jansen Stafford, who will return to Cathay Cargo’s Headquarters in Hong Kong. Yedery and him more than 20 years of experience with the carrier and a background in passenger and cargo operations across diverse markets, according to a company statement.
