august2021 - 8

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AccuFleet Announces New Regional Directors and GM
AccuFleet International formally
announced the promotion of three
regional directors and a new general
manager as part of an organizational
update in response to expansion of its
operations and to continue to provide
responsive, timely customer support.
Larry Massaro has been named
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
(ATL). The three new regional directors
will report to Brian Giacona who
remains the vice president of operations
for AccuFleet International.
With over 25+ years of aviation leadregional
director, Western Region; John
Simmons has been named regional
director, Central Region; Al Mantilla has
been named regional director, Eastern
Region; and Matthew Griffin has been
named general manager for Atlanta
Barker Promoted to Lead
dnata's Global Ground
Handling and Cargo Business
dnata announced the promotion of
David Barker to divisional senior vice
president (DSVP) for
airport operations. Barker
has been with dnata for
more than six years, currently
leading the company's
extensive airport
operations in the USA as chief executive
officer. In his new role Barker will
oversee dnata's global ground handling
and cargo business at 91 airports in
14 countries, managing a team of over
23,000 customer-oriented aviation
professionals.
Barker will be based in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, and report to
Steve Allen, dnata's executive vice
president. He took on his new role on
Aug. 1, replacing Stewart Angus who
decided to leave dnata for family reasons,
after 16 successful years.
" I'm delighted to welcome David
to dnata's global management team.
Over the past years, David has made
outstanding achievements as our
regional leader, playing a key role in
the expansion of dnata's operations
and customer base in the United States.
His passion for service excellence will
ership and sales experience, Massaro will
be overseeing operations in PHX, LAX,
SAN and other markets in the Western
region as the company expands.
Simmons, who has more than 27 years
of experience in operations, will be overseeing
operations in IAH, HOU, DFW
and other markets in the Central region
ensure the highest level of quality and
safety across our global airport operations, "
Allen said. " I'd also like to take
the opportunity to thank Stewart for
his hard work and significant contribution
to dnata's development over the
past 16 years. We wish him all the best
in his future endeavors. "
Green Cubes Technology
Appoints Johnson as COO
Green Cubes Technology has
appointed Ken Johnson
as chief operating officer
(COO) for the company.
Johnson reports to Keith
Washington, president
and CEO of Green
Cubes, supporting all business units
and operations. Johnson will manage
Green Cube's production facilities in
Malaysia, Slovakia, Kokomo, Ind. and
Dunlap, Tenn.
" Ken has led both domestic and
international operations and supply
chains through new product introduction,
lean transformations, inventory
reductions and overall working capital
improvement, " said Washington.
" I am confident his experience and
focused vision will help Green Cubes
successfully execute its continued
growth within strategic markets and
geographic locations. "
8 GROUND SUPPORT WORLDWIDE AUGUST 2021
as the company continues to expand.
With more than 30 years' experience
with both large and small operations,
Mantilla will be overseeing operations
at JFK, EWR, PHL, ATL and MCO, and
other markets in the Eastern region as
the company expands.
Griffin has served as a leader in operations
for AccuFleet in Atlanta for the
last four years rising from the position
of duty manager to operations manager
to his new role as general manager
at Hartsfield-Jackson International
Airport.
Menzies Aviation Grows
MEAA Leadership Team
Menzies Aviation announced the
appointment of three senior members
to the Middle East, Africa and
Asia (MEAA) team: John Henderson
as senior vice president operations
MEAA, Gemma Sinclair as vice president
HR MEAA, and Kevin Constant
as vice president operations Pakistan.
These appointments represent Menzies
commitment to building its presence
in the MEAA region as part of its
emerging market growth strategy.
" I look forward to welcoming John,
Gemma and Kevin to the MEAA team.
They join at an exciting juncture, as we
focus on further building the Menzies
brand and expanding our footprint
in emerging markets, " Charles Wyley,
executive vice president, Middle East,
Africa and Asia said. " Their combined
expertise will be essential in developing
our existing operations, particularly
in Iraq and Pakistan where we recently
started-up, and helping secure new
business opportunities. "
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