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Stanley G. Wraight
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BIO & SUMMARY
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Over 40 years of senior air cargo sales, operations and marketing management
experience with four major global cargo airlines.
Having lived and traveled extensively in America, Asia and Europe, is extremely
aware of the cultural and business requirements in each part of the world.
Advanced with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to worldwide Vice-President, Cargo Sales
and Marketing based in the Netherlands; previously held key positions and resided in
North America, Europe and Asia in senior management positions for cargo.
Was recruited by the founder and chairman of the U.S. firm Atlas Air for the position
of Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing. For six years, oversaw a small team
of sales and marketing professionals; managed growth in the company, which became
the undisputed leader in its field.
Was also responsible for all commercial and fleet planning; created and directed two
subsidiary companies for Atlas Air Holdings.
Recruited by major cargo carrier Volga Dnepr to establish the first global 747F cargo
airline in Eastern Europe. AirBridge Cargo established in 2003, which has grown to
be the number one scheduled cargo operator in Russia.
Establish Strategic Aviation Solutions in 2005 with two partners with backgrounds in
Forwarding, Aviation, Integrators and express.
First major SASI contract was CargoItalia in September 2007 where Stan was
appointed as Chairman of the Board. Specific mandate to find new investors, plan the
fleet and eventually sell the airline, completed in May 2008.
Recipient of the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award” by Air Cargo News UK
for 2007.
Named as one of the “Top one hundred people behind global freight” in 2011 by IFW
and Lloyds List of the UK.
Founding Partner and Principal in Hong Kong based Strategic Aviation Solutions
International
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Strategic Aviation Solutions (Hong Kong)
Managing Partner and Co-Founder
-Engaged in consulting and management services for airlines, airports and financial
institutions.
Examples of Clients of SASI:
-GECAS and General Electric (GE) related companies such as Avia Solutions UK Ltd. -Advisor to the Chairman of the Board Malev Hungarian Airlines on Cargo, Logistics
and Ground Services.
-Training Services for IATA and TIACA in air cargo
-Advisor to the Chairman of Polet Airlines in Russia
-Various airport authorities worldwide including: Riga Airport Authority, Bahrain
Airport Authority, Belbadi Group of Abu Dhabi, Karaganda Airport Kazakhstan,
Kharkov Ukraine, BAA
- Strategic partnership between SASI and Avia Solutions UK ltd. A GE company.
- Numerous financial institutions worldwide
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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Certificates in Management and Executive Development from McGill University,
Montreal
Various training courses given by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines pertaining to all
technical and operational requirements, sales and marketing, as well as interpersonal
skills for management.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Canadian and British citizen born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Married with two children living in Canada
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