Air Canada Cargo have announced the appointment of Nicolas Saignat as Senior Director Cargo Sales, Americas, based at the company’s Montréal headquarters. In this role, he will lead commercial activities across the region, with a focus on deepening customer relationships, supporting freight forwarders and shippers, and advancing Air Canada Cargo’s growth across key markets in the Americas.

He brings significant experience in air cargo, logistics and commercial leadership, developed through senior roles with major airlines and international logistics organizations. Throughout his career, he has led regional commercial teams, supported airfreight product development, strengthened strategic partnerships, and delivered growth in complex and highly competitive markets. His experience will support Air Canada Cargo’s continued focus on providing customers with market expertise, and with reliable and responsive service across the region.

“Nicolas’s strong commercial background and deep understanding of the air cargo market will be important as we continue to strengthen our customer relationships and grow across the Americas,” said Matthieu Casey, Managing Director, Commercial. “His leadership will help us stay close to our customers’ evolving needs and deliver the cargo solutions they rely on.”