Ulrich Ogiermann cites family reason to leave Qatar Airways and return to Europe. The Gulf carrier is yet to announce a permanent replacement for Ogiermann at its cargo division
Qatar Airways’ Chief Officer Cargo Ulrich (Uli) Ogiermann who announced his decision to leave Qatar Cargo last month said the only reason for doing so is purely personal and family.
“My mother is indeed quite ill (aged 89) and I think I should stand by her side more than I can do from doha. It’s purely personal and family reasons why I decided to move the center of activities back to Europe,” Ogiermann told The STAT Trade Times.
Ogiermann also confirmed that his position has been taken by Guillaume Halleux, who is the current Vice President of Cargo for Asia Pacific at Qatar Airways.Halleux, a French national, has been with Qatar Cargo for less than a year and half. Before joining Qatar Cargo, Halleux held key positions at Bolloré Logistics and Air France. “I have handed over to Guillaume Halleux already,” Ogiermann said.
The STAT Trade Times reached out to Qatar Airways with a detailed list of questions on the leadership change at the cargo division of the airline. In a terse statement, the airline said: “We can confirm that Ulrich Ogiermann is leaving the organisation and Guillaume Halleux has been appointed as the company’s Senior Vice President Cargo and Acting Chief Officer Cargo, effective 12 October.”
The airline declined to respond to questions on reports suggesting Ogiermann’s continuation with the carrier as a consultant and on the permanent replacement for him.
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