David Kerr, is to step down as senior vice president Etihad Cargo at the end of the 2017.

Kerr began his career with fast-moving consumer goods group Unilever, before moving to American Airlines’ passenger business and then onto the US carrier’s cargo arm before his 2010 move to Etihad.

The switch to Abu Dhabi came after Kerr had worked with then Etihad Cargo boss Des Vertannes on the interline front, connecting over London with American, taking the business from scratch to one generating $3m a year.

Further details about Kerr's future career move have not been disclosed.

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