Menzies Aviation (Menzies) has announced a series of senior appointments in the Americas region, enhancing its leadership team.
Among the new appointments, Oliver Ashton has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Cargo Americas, while Chris Dohne steps into the role of Senior Vice President, Sales, Commercial & Business Development. Arvin Nagules has taken on the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Organisational Change, Americas, and Nigel Shuttleworth assumes the role of Senior Vice President, Ground Handling, North America and the Caribbean.
Ashton, now Senior Vice President, Cargo Americas, brings over 20 years of aviation experience, including 15 years at Avianca, where he was instrumental in the airline’s integration following mergers in Colombia and Ecuador. He joined Menzies in 2021 as a consultant, later serving as Commercial Director and Cargo Operations Director for the LATAM region.
Dohne, who started with Menzies as an intern in 2012, has held several positions including Project Manager and VP Commercial. In his new role, he will oversee Menzies’ expansion plans across the Americas.
As Senior Vice President, Organisational Change, Americas, Nagules will lead organisational transformation, advance IT strategies, and enhance employee engagement. He joined Menzies in 2020, having previously held leadership roles at WestJet Airlines.
After nearly 30 years with Menzies, Nigel Shuttleworth becomes Senior Vice President, Ground Handling, North America & the Caribbean. He has held various roles, including Cargo Operations Manager and General Manager, and will now focus on delivering safe and consistent ground handling services across the region.
John Redmond, EVP Americas, Menzies Aviation, said: “We are thrilled to announce Oliver, Chris, Arvin, and Nigel in their new roles and congratulate them on these well-deserved promotions. These senior appointments highlight our ongoing commitment to delivering world-class aviation services across the Americas and expanding our presence in the region. With this strengthened leadership team, we are well-positioned for ambitious growth ahead. Their expertise and vision will be crucial as we embark on this exciting journey together.”
