Andy began his career in logistics as a Customs broker and progressed into regional and international roles at Kuehne & Nagel and DHL Global Forwarding where he gained his extensive knowledge of freight international forwarding and international logistics. He used this insight and market knowledge to launch Straightforward Consultancy in 2010, helping mid-sized companies to lower their costs and managing their international logistics activity for them. Andy and his wife Diane run SCL day to day and act as virtual logistics managers for their customers, overseeing forwarder performance, actively managing freight costs and Customs compliance and keeping them competitive, resilient and compliant.

Alexandra Herdman is a Senior Policy Manager at Logistics UK, the leading voice of the UK's logistics sector. She has ten years of experience in policy and public affairs, spanning the Scottish and UK parliaments and the logistics industry.

Alexandra is at the forefront of infrastructure, aviation and modal shift policy within the transport and logistics sector. She plays a pivotal role in lobbying government on these crucial policy areas, ensuring transport and logistics remain a priority for decision makers.

Glyn has been involved in Air Cargo for over 40 years having started his career with British Caledonian in the UK. He joined IATA in 1991 and become IATA's Global Head of Cargo in June 2014. In February 2021, Glyn joined TIACA as its first Director general where he works with the Board to deliver the organization's vision for a safe, profitable and united air cargo industry that embraces modern technologies and practices, to sustainably serve trade and social development worldwide. Priority areas include safety, security, sustainability, digitalization and innovation. He is dedicated to developing collaborative relationships and is a firm believer in supporting the next generation of industry leaders and innovators.

Robert has been organising transport and logistics events since 1988! As Event Director at Cargo Systems, and later at Informa, Robert has organised events in the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Russia, Holland, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Hungary, The Czech Republic, Italy, Turkey, South Africa, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, the US, Mexico, Panama and Chile.

He is currently the Event Director of Multimodal in the UK.

Robert is also an Ambassador for international development charity Transaid

SHK Solutions is a trusted provider of bespoke High Performance Coaching, Consulting and Training for the Air Cargo industry since 2018. Rooted in values of honesty, integrity, and excellence, SHK Solutions empowers individuals, teams and businesses to perform at their best and get what they want. Founder and Managing Director Sadiya Khan is a logistics professional with 20 years of internationally recognised Air Cargo expertise. Being an ICF Accredited Coach with a First-Class Master’s Degree in International Management, Sadiya drives SHK Solutions with solid senior leadership experience from her time in the UK and the Middle East with organisations like Virgin Atlantic Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, and Cargo Logic Management (CLM). SHK Solutions confidently brings unparalleled industry knowledge and a commitment to unlock and upskill talent. As part of our passion to nurture talent, SHK Solutions is proud to co-sponsor the Young Airfreight Professional of the Year Award for Air Cargo News 2025, in partnership with NeAira Executive Performance. For more information, visit: www.shksolutions.co.uk

Jonathan is the Head of Sales and Marketing at Rotate, a team dedicated to helping the air cargo industry make smarter commercial decisions. Before launching Rotate, Jonathan served as a Commercial Manager at Seabury Cargo, part of Accenture.

Jonathan has worked with 100+ air cargo company across the world including airlines, airports, forwarders, integrators, handlers, and governments on topics such as market intelligence, commercial strategies, network optimization, sales steering, business development, and cargo revenue management.

Jonathan has also held positions at Flexport – where he led an operations team responsible for customers in the Netherlands, UK, and Scandinavia.

As a frequent speaker at industry events Jonathan provides the audience insight into on the latest air cargo market movements. He holds a Master of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Change Management.

Cathy Morrow Roberson heads up Logistics Trends & Insights LLC, a supply chain market research firm. Her career spans libraries, startups, market research firms, and supply chain firms UPS and Transportation Insight.

Cathy also serves as Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association, Research Analyst for the Journal of Commerce, writes a column for Air Cargo Next, and writes the LinkedIn newsletter, Freight Forward.

Cathy focuses on competitive and market analysis, M&A due diligence and has in depth knowledge of the global freight forwarding, technology, parcel and e-commerce markets.

Cathy has a BA in History from Winthrop University, a Masters in Library Science from the University of South Carolina and an MBA in finance and marketing from Mercer University.

Steve Parker joined BIFA as director general in January 2023 after an active career in the logistics industry spanning five decades, most recently at global forwarder DHL where he held responsibility for Customs and brokerage matters. Before joining BIFA full-time, Steve was chair of the BIFA Customs Policy Group and member of the Board of Directors. Steve has worked in various roles mainly around Customs and compliance activities, working as part of the Global Customs team. Steve was engaged with the EU Commission on the Union Customs Code and supported DHL Global Forwarding through the change brought by EU Exit.

Brendan leads IATA’s cargo activities as the Global Head of Cargo. Before taking on this role in July 2021 Brendan held a number of roles in IATA covering cargo operations, e-commerce and dangerous goods. Prior to joining IATA in 2007, Brendan was at Air Canada managing various aspects of cargo operations, processes, and procedures. Passionate about air cargo, innovation, diversity and talent, Brendan also founded IATAs future air cargo executive FACE program and has a wealth of experience in logistics, operations, and people management.

James Wyatt is the General Manager of aeroconcept, an aviation management consultancy headquartered in Leipzig, Germany. Founded in May 2019, aeroconcept specializes in providing strategic management consulting services across all sectors of the aviation industry, with a strong focus on air cargo and logistics.

With over 24 years of experience in the aviation sector, James has built a distinguished career, particularly in air cargo and logistics. He has worked with some of the world's leading airlines and organizations, including Lufthansa Cargo, AeroLogic, Qatar Airways, DHL Express, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

James possesses extensive global expertise across the aviation supply chain, covering cargo handling, ground handling, flight operations, quality and safety, restricted commodities, auditing, cargo IT systems, product management, and training. His deep industry knowledge enables him to offer an independent, objective approach to the challenges and opportunities within the air cargo sector.

Through aeroconcept, James supports a diverse portfolio of clients worldwide, providing tailored solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth in the ever-evolving aviation landscape.

Ariaen Zimmerman is a recurring judge for the Air Cargo News Awards, bringing a career of over 20 years in air cargo logistics with air carriers as well as with IATA. He shaped Polar Air Cargo's global key accounts programme and initiated Saudia Cargo's key accounts programme.

Next to commercial roles with cargo airlines, Ariaen has been teaching marketing at a Dutch University and led IATA's Cargo iQ initiative through one of its most tumultuous transitions from Cargo 2000 to Cargo iQ.

Ariaen is a dedicated advocate for sustainability and ethical business practices, which is why he started neAira Executive Performance. At neAira, he helps companies - and their teams and executives - navigate leadership and performance challenges; fostering an environment conducive to the growth and development of both businesses and their people.

As a judge for the annual Air Cargo News Awards, Ariaen brings his comprehensive understanding and dedication to the table. He is particularly interested in projects that have a significant impact on the way the air cargo industry addresses its challenges, from both a business and a people and planet point of view.