ULD specialist Jettainer has appointed Christine Klemmer to a newly-established role of chief innovation officer.

Klemmer will be responsible for driving forward digital and non-digital innovation.

Jettainer states that the primary goal of its new department is to leverage cutting-edge technological developments to enhance its ULD management services even further. This includes the strategic utilisation of AI applications and exploring innovative tracking solutions beyond BLE.

Additionally, Jettainer’s own IT landscape JettwareNG will be further improved and automated, facilitating faster and more user-friendly experiences for customers, service providers, and employees through smart workflows.

Thomas Sonntag, Jettainer’s chief executive, said: “Staying innovative and leveraging the latest technological opportunities is crucial to ensure efficient ULD management for our customers around the globe. That is why we have now created the structures that give room for new and creative solutions.

“Christine Klemmer’s experience at home and abroad, and her wide-ranging expertise in ULD management, air freight, and IT, makes her the ideal fit.”

Klemmer said: “Jettainer’s customer-centric and innovation-driven approach puts us in an outstanding position to continue on our successful growth trajectory.

“I am eager to explore new possibilities and to ensure Jettainer remains the leading innovator in ULD management, offering top-notch and forward-looking services to our customers and the industry.”

In addition to her new role, Klemmer will remain responsible for strategic development and manage Jettainer’s project portfolio and corporate communications.

Klemmer joined Jettainer in 2019 to further develop the ULD sharing platform skypooling. Previously, she held several international management positions in air cargo where she was responsible for business development, operations as well as quality and process management.