Monday 01JUL24 sees Lionel van der Walt take up his role as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) over at cargo IT Services and IT Consulting expert, Nallian. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, he has been called in to drive the company’s growth strategy and expansion – in particular across North America, a region he knows well from his time as Global Chief Commercial Officer and CEO Americas at PayCargo, as well as from when he was President at Cargo Network Services (CNS) in the U.S. He now joins Nallian over from Raft, where he was Chief Growth Officer. He has, in the past, held various leadership roles at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), worked at South African Airways, been an air traffic controller and served in the South African Air Force.
Van der Walt brings a great deal of international experience, having lived and worked in South Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Americas, along with a solid background in the logistics and supply chain industry. He is well known in the air cargo industry for his talents in driving innovation, encouraging market adoption, and building strategic partnerships.
Jean Verheyen, CEO 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 U.S. where we already work with leading players such as Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Menzies in Los Angeles.”
Mr. van der Walt commented: “I am thrilled to join the talented team at Nallian and contribute to the company’s continued success. 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.”
