Cargo technology company Nallian has appointed Lionel van der Walt as its chief commercial officer.

Effective July 1, van der Walt will be responsible for spearheading Nallian’s growth strategy, based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, US.

Jean Verheyen, chief executive of Nallian, said: “Lionel’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Nallian as we continue to expand our footprint in the global market.

“His extensive experience, network and strategic vision will be instrumental in accelerating our growth trajectory and delivering exceptional value to our customers, starting in the US where we already work with leading players such as Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Menzies in Los Angeles.”

Throughout his career, van der Walt has held various leadership positions, most recently as chief growth officer at Raft, and prior to that, as global chief commercial officer and chief executive Americas at PayCargo.

Before his time at PayCargo, van der Walt was president at Cargo Network Services (CNS) in the US, held various leadership roles at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and prior to that he worked at South African Airways, was an air traffic controller and served in the South African Air Force in the early stages of his career.

Van der Walt said: “I am excited about the opportunity to lead Nallian‘s commercial efforts and drive growth in key markets, particularly in North America, a region with immense potential for growth.

“I look forward to working closely with our customers and partners to deliver innovative solutions that address their evolving needs.”

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