Each week, CargoForwarder Global’s ‘Spotlight On…’ looks at a single individual and segment of the air cargo industry, thus highlighting the many different careers on offer. Without airlines, cargo would not fly, and around half of the world’s air cargo traffic travels on board passenger aircraft. Yet, passenger airlines vary in their interest in offering belly capacity up for cargo shipments. One leisure airline that has significantly increased its focus in this regard – particularly within the last couple of years – is Condor. This week, Ginevra Mutti, Senior Manager Cargo at Condor, explains her role and shares her views and advice to those looking to enter the industry.
CFG: What is your current function and company? And what are your responsibilities?
GM: As Senior Manager Cargo at Condor, I am leading the expansion of the Cargo Product Portfolio, as well as continuously optimizing existing products such as Healthcare and Perishables. I coordinate Marketing and Communication activities, e.g., press, social media, and events. Along with that, I am responsible for the strategic development of eBooking platforms, and for enhancing various Innovation Initiatives and Digital Transformation Projects.
CFG: What does a normal day look like for you?
GM: I’m happy to say that since I joined Condor, no two days have looked the same. This makes the journey incredibly interesting and challenging at the same time. On a daily basis, I work with colleagues from other departments, such as Strategy or Marketing, as well as with our Sales Partners around the globe. The industry is constantly changing, and so are we — which is why, at the moment, “normal” is not part of my Cargo vocabulary.
CFG: How long have you been in the air cargo industry, and what brought you to it?
GM: I joined Condor’s Cargo Team at the beginning of 2025, so exactly six months ago. As a person and professional, I’m drawn to fast-developing environments and industries where you can drive change through your work. After three years in the public transport sector, also focused on technology and innovation, I decided to take the next step and move closer to aviation and logistics, where the wave of innovation grows stronger every day.
CFG: What do you enjoy most about your job?
GM: What gives me a lot of energy is the passion people have for their job – whether we’re talking about colleagues, customers, or partners. The positive attitude and spirit of everyone I’ve met so far make the work easier, and I feel like I’m in the right place. At the same time, I’m passionate and curious myself, which is why the time invested in research and implementing new projects are two key elements that make the job extremely interesting.
CFG: What do you see as the greatest challenges in our industry?
GM: Over the past few months, during the first events I attended, I’ve noticed that innovation – or more precisely, integrating innovation into traditional processes – is still not universally embraced. Technology and AI are changing the paradigms of how we do business and how we approach, for example, sales. This may pose a challenge for some companies that struggle to adapt quickly to change. However, my past experiences have also taught me that even if slowly, all companies eventually find their own way to work with new tools and adapt to emerging trends.
CFG: What advice would you give to people looking to enter into the air cargo industry? Any particular training they should aim for?
GM: “Learning by doing” is my motto – the advice I like to give most is to never stop being curious. Read, research, watch videos on different topics, and explore LinkedIn pages. Something very important to remember is that, no matter whether you’re starting with a trainee program, internship, or junior position, your ideas, impact, and proposals are valued. So, give it a try – you won’t be disappointed.
CFG: If the air cargo industry were a film/book, what would its title be?
GM: Since reading is one of my main passions, the air cargo industry would definitely be a book – and its title would be “Around the World in the Blink of an Eye”. The industry is constantly moving, traveling, flying. And we, who work in it, are part of the journey, with the opportunity to travel along with our products and services.
Thank you, Ginevra!
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