Aviation logistics provider Aero Africa expanded its management team with the appointment of two airfreight specialists.

Jarryd Niescior has joined Aero Africa Sub Saharan Africa as regional operations manager.

Niescior started his career in logistics in 2012 and spent five years at Neutral Wholesaler CFR Freight South Africa. He has also completed consulting work for large corporates.

In his new role, he will be responsible for Aero Africa's regional operations in South Africa, as well as growing its Final Mile Solutions product in Africa.

Niescior will also play a role in rolling out the Aero Africa digital platform across Africa.

In addition, Aero Africa Southern Africa has appointed Kati Mackay into the role of regional financial manager.

Mackay, who has more than 10 years’ experience in finance, began her career in London, UK, at the Royal Bank of Scotland. She then moved back to South Africa and took up a financial management role in the clearing and forwarding industry.

In her new role, based at the company's Durban South Africa, Mackay will be responsible for the financial resources at Aero Africa, supporting the executive management team and offering insights and financial advice.