Digital platform e-CARGOWARE has signed up industry consultant Steve Hill to provide advisory services through his business, Top Tier Associates.
The company said that Hill is “one of air cargo's most respected and experienced IT professionals”.
He has contributed to several industry initiatives including IATA ONE Record and its eCargo groups, while also contributing to the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation’s transportation and logistics group.
Ramesh Darbha, CEO of e-CARGOWARE, said: ‘Our industry is going through a major digital push and securing Steve’s services is a major win for us.
“Working with me and the team, Steve will focus on strengthening our innovation team in his role as Head of Innovation and help enhance our ‘Digital First’ - Airfreight Product Portfolio”.
Arun Singh, Co Founder and Exec Director of e-CARGOWARE, added: “Having known Steve for several years, I am delighted to welcome him on board, and I have every confidence that he will help us further consolidate our ‘Digital First‘ initiative”.
Hill added: "Our industry is rapidly transforming, and I am delighted to support the e-CARGOWARE Board with their expansion plans to deliver innovative digital solutions that meet the inevitable transformational change brought about by business and technical innovation.
“I see a real desire for change with all stakeholders, including airlines, handlers and GSSAs who are willing to embrace innovation and in e-CARGOWARE, I saw a team pushing the technological boundaries to transform our industry."
"Having Steve working closely with and advising the directors of e-CARGOWARE is a hugely significant achievement and I have no doubt he will contribute measurably to the company's continued growth and success," concluded Des Vertannes, Chairman of the Board of e-CARGOWARE.