The Newly Elected Advisory Board of Pharma.Aero Holds First Meeting

The four members of the Advisory Board representing all segments of our pharma supply chain kick off their one-year mandate in the first Advisory Board meeting since their election by Pharma.Aero Strategic Members, in October.

Airports – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) represented by Milton De La Paz, Vice President Airline Relations and Cargo Business Development

Airlines –  Qatar Airways represented by Rashmi Karnad, Manager, Climate Control Product Pharma

Freight Forwarders –  Expeditors represented by Andy Faes, Regional Manager Healthcare Vertical Europe

Ground Handlers – Swissport represented by Andreas Behnke, CEO and Station Manager Basel

In 2021, Pharma.Aero has established the Advisory Board consisting of four industry experts among its Full Members, each representing different segment of the air cargo supply chain: Airlines, Airports, Freight Forwarders and Ground Handlers. The four members are elected by the Strategic Members of Pharma.Aero annually.

The Advisory Board works alongside with Pharma.Aero’s Board of Directors, taking part in regular meetings to discuss project priorities and new initiatives. Its role is to help the organisation keep a 360° view on industry trends and supply chain innovation related to pharma and life sciences.

Special thanks to Pharma.Aero’s first Advisory Board members for their dedication and tenacity. Tushar Jani, Group Chairman at Cargo Service Center India Private Limited, Simona Ravera, Director of Sales EMEA Life Sciences & Healthcare – Business Development Solutions at BDP International, and Milton De La Paz have been generously given their  time and resources and had a significant contribution to our organization’s successes.