Anand Kulkarni is set to take on the role of Head of Global Markets at Lufthansa Cargo starting July 15, overseeing sales regions and the Digital Sales department across a wide-ranging portfolio including Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and more. With 25 years of experience in logistics, Kulkarni joins Lufthansa Cargo from General Logistics Systems, where he led global expansion strategies. His extensive tenure at DHL, spanning roles in Asia Pacific and EMEA, underscores his expertise in regional pricing, profitability, and global sales management. Notably, Kulkarni played a key role in DHL’s Global Aviation Strategy, contributing to the establishment of AeroLogic.

Educationally, Kulkarni holds dual Master’s degrees from the London Business School and the University of Connecticut, in Finance and Transportation Engineering respectively. His career has spanned the full aviation value chain, collaborating with stakeholders from airframe manufacturers to regulatory authorities, and includes consulting in aviation strategy and finance in the United States. Anand Kulkarni’s appointment highlights Lufthansa Cargo’s strategic focus on global market leadership and innovation in logistics.