The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed Mammen Tharakan as its next Director General. Tharakan will officially assume the role in August 2026, succeeding Glyn Hughes, who has successfully led the Association since 2021. Following a rigorous selection process led by the TIACA Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Mammen Tharakan was unanimously selected to lead the Association into its next phase of growth, innovation, and global engagement. As Director General, Mammen Tharakan will lead the Association’s Secretariat and work closely with the TIACA Board of Directors to advance its vision of a safe, profitable, and united air cargo industry, representing members across every sector of the global air cargo supply chain.