Ryan Ellis has been appointed head of GSA territory management by Virgin Atlantic Cargo to lead and manage the airline’s 40 general sales agency partners in 25 countries.

Based at the airline’s cargo headquarters close to London Gatwick Airport, Ellis is responsible for all of Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s GSA management across the network.

He will also manage and customer relationships where the airline has GSA representation and identify new locations to deliver further opportunities.

Ryan joined Virgin Atlantic Cargo six years ago and prior to this new appointment, he spent three years as Regional Sales Manager - Continental Europe, driving a significant increase in the airline’s European business.