Etihad Cargo introduces regionally aligned structure for Europe

Etihad Cargo, the logistics and air freight division of Etihad Airways, has announced a major strategic realignment of its European commercial operations. The move, aimed at enhancing regional engagement and supporting sustained network expansion, introduces a new five-region structure designed to strengthen market responsiveness and accelerate growth across key European markets.

The restructured organization will operate under the leadership of Rainer Krammer, Regional Manager for Europe and the Americas. The five newly defined regions will each be led by seasoned area managers with deep local knowledge. Eric Lamare, based in Paris, will oversee Southwest Europe (France, Spain, Portugal); Michael Mackenzie will lead operations in the UK and Ireland; Karim Grinate takes charge of Northwest Europe (Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark); Karim Rakkrouki will manage Central Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland); and Lorenzo Donato will head Southeast Europe (Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Greece).

This restructuring reflects Etihad Cargo’s ongoing commitment to enhancing customer-centricity and operational agility. By decentralizing leadership and empowering region-specific teams, the carrier aims to strengthen direct customer engagement and ensure tailored logistics solutions for both online and offline markets.

“Etihad Cargo’s European network is experiencing strong and sustained growth,” said Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer at Etihad Cargo. “This restructure allows us to scale operations in line with market demand, while reinforcing our commitment to agility, speed, and service excellence. Bringing our commercial teams closer to the ground will help us better serve our customers with more responsive, market-specific strategies.”

The change follows significant capacity growth for Etihad Cargo in the European sector. As part of its Summer 2025 schedule, the airline has added 660 tonnes of weekly wide-body capacity and 200 tonnes of additional freighter lift, underscoring its intent to capture more market share in key regions.

With Europe remaining one of Etihad Cargo’s most vital strategic markets, the new organizational structure is expected to further solidify the carrier’s role as a preferred logistics partner. By enabling smarter, faster solutions across a more connected network, Etihad Cargo continues to align its global vision with regional precision.