Air Cargo's Strategic Role in Global Trade
Our 2025 Focus
This year, the Vantage Point Speaker Series is exploring the intersection of people, technology and business innovation. In an era of rapid transformation driven by technology and high traffic demand, how are leaders shaping the future of business in the aviation ecosystem?
Tuesday, September 17, 12 p.m. ET (via Zoom):
Join us for a special session of the Vantage Point Speaker Series presented in partnership with The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA). This conversation will feature Glyn Hughes, director general of TIACA, and Ram C. Menen, a distinguished aviation industry leader. Together, they will explore the strategic role air cargo plays in enabling global commerce and sustaining supply chain resilience.
With decades of leadership experience in air cargo, Hughes and Menen will share insights into how the industry is responding to shifts in trade flows, embracing innovation and digitalization and advancing sustainability and global connectivity. Learn how air cargo connects economies, drives strategic transformation and supports future-focused leadership in a complex and evolving global marketplace. Register today!
About the Speakers
Glyn Hughes
Director General, The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)
Glyn Hughes has been involved in air cargo for over 40 years, beginning his career with British Caledonian in the United Kingdom. He joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in 1991 and was appointed global head of cargo in 2014. In 2021, he became the first director general of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), where he now leads the organization’s vision for a safe, profitable and united air cargo industry. Hughes is committed to leveraging modern technologies, supporting global trade and social development and championing sustainability and innovation. Known for fostering collaborative relationships across sectors, he is a firm believer in supporting the next generation of industry leaders and innovators.
Ram Menen
Founding Member and Trustee, The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)
Ram C. Menen has spent decades at the forefront of the aviation industry, leading efforts in airline operations, cargo logistics and global business strategy. He retired as the Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo of Emirates and was a part of the founding management team of the airline. He played a key role in developing innovative cargo-handling solutions and shaping the future of air freight logistics.
Menen was a founding member of the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and served as its President, CEO and Chairman of the Board from 1994-1996. He chaired the Cargo Committee of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from 2008-2012. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (FCILT) and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS). He continues to serve as an advisor in the aviation and logistics sectors, driving innovation in unmanned cargo aircraft and air freight operations.