As part of its air charter business leadership strategy, Volga-Dnepr Group has appointed Konstantin Vekshin as Executive President, Charter Cargo Operations (CCO) for Volga-Dnepr Airlines, effective from 15 August 2018.

Konstantin Vekshin will focus on achieving the airline's strategic objectives, managing its international operating bases and regional sales offices - including the UK, Russia, Germany, USA, UAE, China and Ireland - and building up a multinational management team for the company's charter operations.

Konstantin Vekshin has a vast experience of working with Volga-Dnepr Group as well as in the air cargo industry. He joined Volga-Dnepr in 1997 and developed his career from sales executive to vice president, charter business sales and marketing. Between 2013 and 2016, he worked as vice president, charter & government division with Centurion Cargo Airlines and as vice president of air freight charters with Bertling Logistics. In October 2016, he was appointed managing director of CargoLogicManagement, a UK-based Volga-Dnepr Group's company specializing in management consulting services provided to international airlines.

In his new role, Konstantin Vekshin will be based in London.