Giridharan Srinivasan has been hired by Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, to serve as the area general manager for the Indian subcontinent. Srinivasan will be based in Bangalore and report directly to Latha Narayan, Director of East Cargo Commercial for APAC, Australasia, and the Indian Subcontinent at Etihad Cargo. He will be in charge of forging new connections with Etihad Cargo’s clients headquartered in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and the surrounding area as well as strengthening already-existing ones.
Giridharan Srinivasan joins Etihad Cargo with over 17 years of logistics experience, five of which have been within the aviation sector. During his career, he has held leadership positions spanning sales, business development, client relationship management and operations. Srinivasan has also demonstrated leadership skills that have nurtured and retained talent within growing teams, enabling organisations to deliver service excellence through a customer-centric approach.
Narayan said, “Etihad Cargo is delighted to welcome Giridharan to the team. His appointment further reinforces the carrier’s commitment to the Indian Subcontinent, strengthens Etihad Cargo’s commercial team in the region and positions the airline for further growth in this key market. I am confident Giridharan’s knowledge, expertise and passion for delivering world-class solutions will contribute to Etihad Cargo’s ambitious long-term growth plans for the Indian Subcontinent, further cementing the carrier’s position as the air cargo partner of choice for Etihad Cargo’s customers in this region.”
Commenting on his new role, Srinivasan commented, “I’m thrilled to join Etihad Cargo and be a part of the carrier’s exciting expansion plans in this region. Over the last few years, Etihad Cargo has added depth to its Indian Subcontinent network and has continued to enhance its products. I truly believe the carrier is well-positioned to seize new opportunities in this dynamic region, and I am fully aligned with Etihad Cargo’s commitment to continuously investing in and enhancing the customer experience. I look forward to working closely with the regional team to find innovative, tailored solutions that fully meet the capacity requirements of Etihad Cargo’s customers and partners.”
Recent schedule changes by Etihad Cargo include the inclusion of two new routes in the Indian Subcontinent area as well as increased frequency at already-established stops. The airline will operate seven flights per week to each of the additional passenger destinations of Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram, increasing the capacity of the belly hold for cargo. Additional belly hold space will be made available by Etihad Cargo on new passenger flights to Chennai, Kochi, the Maldives, Columbo, and Islamabad.
