Eng. Loay Mashabi will start working for Saudia Cargo as Managing Director on October 8, 2023, the company has announced.

Having considerable experience in the logistics industry, Eng. Loay, a former deputy minister for logistics services at the ministry of transportation and logistics services, has been instrumental in advancing Saudi Arabia’s standing as a logistics centre.

A board member of Saudia Cargo, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), Riyadh Integrated, and the Saudi Exports Authority, Loay has held a number of posts during his career in both the commercial and public sectors.

In order to guarantee Saudia Cargo maintains its successful expansion and transformation to achieve a significant worldwide presence by growing its dedicated freighter fleet, Loay will co-manage many functions and strategic projects with CEO Teddy Zebitz.

“We are thrilled to have Loay on board and to welcome him to the Saudia Cargo family,” said Teddy Zebitz, CEO. “His background and vast experience in the field will prove to be invaluable in our efforts to drive forward Saudia Cargo’s ambitious growth plans”

“With this new chapter in my career I am excited to continue serving the Saudi logistics sector and bring forth the untapped potential in the region. Saudia Cargo will, without a doubt, be just the right place to accomplish great feats in placing Saudi Arabia in the center of the logistics map,” said Loay.

Eng. Loay holds an Executive MBA from London Business School and a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from King Fahd University.