IAG Cargo has appointed Caroline Andrews as chief people officer.

Andrews joined the business at the start of May from DHL Express, where she was vice president of HR, UK and Ireland. She previously served as group head of HR at Carphone Warehouse.

As chief people officer, Andrews will focus on developing IAG Cargo’s talent strategy globally, overseeing employee experience for a growing global workforce of 2,250.

IAG Cargo recently began its largest ever recruitment drive, with the company looking to hire 500 new employees across the business as part of its growth plans.

IAG Cargo’s managing director David Shepherd said: “I am delighted to welcome Caroline to the IAG Cargo leadership team during an exciting and critical time. Our people are the key to the success of our business. Caroline’s experience will support our ambition to boost our employer brand and create an environment that inspires, where curiosity, continued learning and a growth mindset is promoted.”

Andrews commented: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be joining IAG Cargo as chief people officer. It’s an exciting time of transformation for the business, and I am looking forward to working with the senior leadership to put in place long-term strategies that unlock the potential of our growing workforce across the globe and drives a culture that make IAG Cargo an employer of choice.”