Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has appointed Markus Ek, currently Vice
President of Global Sales and Acting
Head of Transformation Office, as CEO of
SAS Cargo, effective 1 August 2023.
Markus has been part of SAS since 2008 and has held
positions mainly within purchasing and sales.
Whilst working as Vice President of Global Sales, Markus also took on the role
of Acting
Head of Transformation Office at SAS – leading the important work
of transforming the business as the aviation sector gradually
recovered from the challenges caused by the pandemic.
“I am very
excited and pleased to continue my journey at SAS – now taking on
a new department which is very important to our company,” Markus
said. “The cargo division played a vital role during the pandemic and has continued
to demonstrate resilience through the most difficult times our
industry has ever experienced. I very much look forward to this
new role and to be part of the SAS Cargo team.”
SAS Cargo has developed
into a key player within Scandinavian infrastructure during the
last decade and has taken a strategic and leading industry role
within digital transformation.
SAS Cargo also played a pivotal role
during the COVID19 pandemic securing transport of medical
equipment, goods and cargo across borders and supporting society
through its biggest crisis in modern times.
“I am very pleased
that Markus Ek has accepted the role as CEO of SAS Cargo,” said Kjetil Håbjørg, EVP Airline Services. “Markus has a long experience of the aviation industry and has a strong track record
at SAS. He has been an important part of implementing the SAS
Forward plan successfully while remaining SAS’ main contact
towards SAS’ key corporate, agent and charter customers. I am
confident Markus will make a great leader for this business unit
and continue developing its role as an important provider of
critical transport infrastructure, globally as well as within
Scandinavia.”
