Ashwin Bhat

Ashwin Bhat has a strong and extensive work experience in the aviation industry. Ashwin is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Cargo since April 2023. Prior to this role, they held the position of Chief Commercial Officer from March 2021 to April 2023.

Before joining Lufthansa Cargo, Ashwin worked at Swiss WorldCargo - Air cargo division of SWISS, where they held various leadership positions. Ashwin was the Head of Cargo from October 2015 to February 2021. Ashwin also served as the Vice President and Head of Cargo Global Area Management from November 2013 to September 2015, and as Vice President and Head of Cargo Area Management Americas, Middle East, and Asia from December 2012 to October 2013.

Prior to their time at Swiss WorldCargo, Ashwin held management positions at Swiss International Air Lines. Ashwin was the Managing Director and Head of Cargo Area Management Asia, Middle East, and Africa from October 2010 to November 2012, and Managing Director and Head of Transportation Management from July 2007 to October 2010.

Ashwin's career in the aviation industry began at Airline Financial Support Services, where they worked as the Manager of Cargo Accounting from 1992 to 1999.

Overall, Ashwin Bhat has had a successful and diverse career in the aviation industry, with extensive experience in cargo management and commercial leadership roles.

Ashwin Bhat completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree with a specialization in Chemistry from the University of Mumbai.