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Groupair SA appoints new senior management team

03 Aug 2023 - by Staff reporter
The new SMT consists of Carrien Woolley, Paul Danvers and Luanda Hoffman. Source: Groupair
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South African neutral cargo wholesaler, Groupair SA, is delighted to announce its new senior management team (SMT) for the local market.

The strictly neutral freight wholesaler in air-, sea-, express and road freight, has restructured its leadership team to meet the demands of the next generation of freight forwarding and logistics customers.

With over 27 years of unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, Groupair South Africa is poised to embark on an exciting new chapter in its distinguished history.

The newly formed SMT comprises industry leaders in the cargo, express and airline sectors, each expert bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective roles.

A statement released by the company said: “These dynamic leaders have been carefully selected to drive the company forward, ensuring continued growth and success in an ever-evolving freight landscape.”

The SMT consists of Paul Danvers, commercial director, who is experienced in express and cargo sales, operations and country management; Carien Woolley, commercial operations director, experienced airline and Cargo GSA senior manager; and Luanda Hoffman, finance, admin & HR director, who has held a variety of senior airline sales and wholesale roles within the industry.

"We are thrilled to introduce our new SMT, a group of talented professionals who share our passion for delivering unparalleled freight solutions," said Neville Karai CEO of HAE Group, Groupair’s parent company.

"This team will lead us on our digital journey to transform the South African freight market, offering market-leading services, great customer service from an established team, and innovation on growing our already strong brand in the South African market”

The company statement said: “Groupair SA remains committed to its founding principles of neutrality, transparency and exceptional customer service.

“This new leadership team will reinforce these core values while charting an ambitious course for the company's future.”

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