The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has a new board member in the form of David O. King, Senior Vice President – Commercial, SEKO Logistic. His appointment was announced on 09JAN25, alongside the re-election of existing members: Aaron Ambrite, AIT Worldwide Logistics, Amanda Barlow, Global Critical Logistics, Dennis Mitchell, Lynden International, Jarrett Williams, Estes Forwarding Worldwide, Kendra Tanner, Allstates WorldCargo, and Matt Castle, C.H. Robinson. All listed are now embarking on a three-year term on the Airforwarders Association board, and are tasked with promoting and strengthening the interests of the air cargo supply chain and its around 400 members across the U.S. and abroad.
David O. King brings with him a wide range of experience in finance, business functions in logistics. His aviation career began at American Airlines in 1998, and since then, he has worked for Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Maersk, and others, before joining SEKO in JUN24.
David O. King, SEKO Logistics, said: “I am honored to join the board and contribute to the Association’s vital work in representing the air forwarding industry and uniting industry stakeholders across the global supply chain. The AfA plays a critical role in ensuring the air forwarding community remains resilient, responsive and forward-thinking in navigating today’s challenges. I look forward to bringing a diverse career perspective to this leadership role, fostering collaboration and driving strategic initiatives that will shape and strengthen the future of air forwarding.” Brandon Fried, Executive Director, Airforwarders Association, declared: “We are thrilled to have David join our Board of Directors. His extensive experience in the logistics sector and commitment to advancing industry innovation will be invaluable as we continue to address the challenges and opportunities facing air forwarding. We look forward to his contributions to our shared mission of connecting and empowering our members.”
