UPS has named Ufku Akaltan as head of its operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Nordic countries, and India.

Akaltan will oversee the district’s operations and expansion goals, as well as improve the company’s presence on the UK-India trade route.

He began his career at UPS as an intern in 2002 and worked his way up through the Europe region, serving as country manager for UPS Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, president for UPS East Europe, and most recently president of growth and emerging markets, Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and Africa.

“We are strategically investing in our capabilities to expand our offering to our customers, from opening smart sortation facilities, to innovating in the last mile to foster growth and reduce our carbon output,” he said.

“Our global network is uniquely positioned to support the UK to India trade lane with our dedicated teams and strategic initiatives.”

Akaltan holds an MBA from Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of Management and the University of Texas at Austin, as well as a Management Engineering Degree from Istanbul Technical University.