Who We Are
About TIACA
The unified voice of the global air cargo industry — advocating for a safer, greener and more connected air freight network.
Mission & Vision
The Global Voice of Air Cargo
Vision:TIACA's vision for air cargo is a safe, profitable and united air cargo industry that embraces modern technologies and practices to serve trade and social development worldwide sustainably and fairly.
Mission:
- Set the vision for air cargo industry
- Unite the industry with one voice on common interests
- Support or lead, as appropriate, necessary change in the air cargo industry
- Disseminate and enhance knowledge amongst members and the air cargo industry
- Promote and encourage business, social, and technological innovation
About TIACA
Our History
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is the unique international not-for-profit association representing and uniting all parts of the air cargo industry, including shippers, freight forwarders, ground handlers, airports, airlines, manufacturers, and solution providers.
Launched in the early 1990s, our roots go back to 1960, when a committee of the Society of Automotive Engineers in the USA launched the first Air Cargo Forum to explore the needs of the emerging air cargo industry.
Governance
Board of Directors
TIACA is governed by an elected board of senior industry leaders from across the global air cargo supply chain. The board provides strategic oversight and ensures the association remains accountable to its members.
TIACA Chair
Roos Bakker
ICTS Europe
Roos Bakker is an experienced professional in the aviation and aviation security industry with more than twenty years of expertise at airports. After her studies in Amsterdam, she began her career at Schiphol Airport, where she specialized in security and later in cargo. Over the past eight years, Roos has passionately dedicated herself to the air cargo sector and played a prominent role at TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association). Her involvement led her from Vice Chair to her current position as Chair Lady, through which she works hard to contribute to innovation and collaboration in the global air cargo industry. Since 2025, Roos has been working at ICTS Europe/CTSN as Director of Business Development, where she uses her strategic vision and collaborative leadership to drive growth and innovation in the security and aviation sector. Her career reflects a continuous commitment to progress, sustainability, and international collaboration.
TIACA Vice Chair and Secretary
Tushar Jani
Cargo Service Center Group
Tushar Jani the Chairman of Cargo Service Center (CSC) Group and SCA Group of Companies. He began his journey in the logistics industry over 40 years ago and has successfully founded and led many companies in varied areas of the logistics and supply chain sector, namely – Custom House Clearance, Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Aviation, Warehousing, Courier and Express logistics, 3PL and 4PL Logistics, Supply Chain IT Services, and NVOCC services. He is the co-founder and former Chairman of Blue Dart Express Limited, the premier International and Domestic Courier Company and the Co-founder and Chairman of Blue Dart Aviation Limited, the first private air cargo carrier in India. He is a member of the Civil Aviation Advisory Group for the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. He is also an appointee member of the first executive council of Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University promoted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. He continues to lead several Trade and Industry Associations. He is past President of ACFI – Air Cargo Forum of India and is the Chairman of Air cargo Handlers Association of India. He is past President of the Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India and Past Chairman of Logistics Committee, Western Regional Council, CII; CII National Committee on Logistics; and Maharashtra State Council, CII. He has also been a member of FFFAI. After finishing his Bachelor of Science degree with Honours from Mumbai University, he joined the 80-year-old family business of Clearing & Freight Forwarding (SCA Logistics Pvt. Ltd.) as a Management Trainee in 1975. In 1979, Mr Jani started an Air Cargo operation for small parcel, then a relatively unknown business activity in India. Egged on by its success, he co-founded Blue Dart Express in 1983 in partnership with two of his friends. An innovative and pragmatic entrepreneur, he has envisioned, founded and mentored numerous companies. Ahead of his time, he foresaw the growth of the logistics business in India and has been instrumental in founding and spearheading industry organizations, making substantial contributions to the development of the Indian aviation Industry. He is the Founder Chairman of the Express Industry Council of India, which is an association of all companies in the business of Courier and Express Cargo. He was also instrumental in setting up the Domestic Courier Common-user Terminals at the Mumbai, Delhi, Calcutta and Chennai Airports, and the International Courier Common-user Terminals at Mumbai and Delhi Airports, a first-of-its-kind private-public partnership. His efforts have resulted in making the Express Industry Council of India the first private custodian of courier loads, with management control over operations.
TIACA Vice Chair and Treasurer
Emir Pineda
Miami-Dade Aviation Department
Emir Pineda is the Director Air Service Development of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, which operates Miami International Airport (MIA). Pineda started his career as an intern at MIA in 1988 before embarking on a career that has seen him work in senior business development roles for cargo trade at both Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Airport and Air France/KLM Martinair Cargo. He also served as the Commercial Route Development Manager for Cargolux, responsible for sales and operations throughout Latin America.
Board Member
Priscilla Bueno
CRAFT Group
As an advocate for long term view with short term action, I find that complex problem solving, inspiriting people and a good dose of creativity, curiosity, generosity and perspective, can promote change at a fast and steady pace. Being an executive at Craft for the past 16+ years, with degrees in International Relations and in Marketing, has taught me much about entrepreneurship and applying cultural intelligence driven to results, as well as a keeping a close eye into the market and all our relationship channels in order to find solutions in the complex logistics world. It’s more about asking the right questions, than knowing all the answers. Moreover, air cargo was where my history begins and where my passion lies. Having been immersed on boardroom, governance and innovation advanced programmes has helped me greatly in collaborating towards change in the landscape of Craft, the leading reference in wholesaling and groupage transport in the Americas, with +750 people in 10 countries. Promoting stakeholder change on a larger scale, whilst guaranteeing visibility to our markets, would be a major accomplishment. As a mother, an animal lover, a writer, an art buff and a volunteer to social and education organizations, my dreams of the future all involve helping create a safe and inspirational environment for our future generations. Being at places where we can observe and impact the world alongside those who share the same values in the industry that moves the world, moves me.
Strategic Leadership
Chairman's Council
The Chairman's Council was created to fulfill TIACA's need for a sustaining body of influential leadership and experience and to provide agenda continuity in the pursuit of the Association's plans and objectives.
The Chairman's Council is composed of the current and past TIACA Chairmen. The immediate past Chairman will serve as the Council's Chairman and the outgoing Council Chairman will serve as Deputy Chairman. Council membership is limitless in terms of number of members and length of membership.
Roos Bakker
Current TIACA Chair
Steven Polmans
2019-2025
Sebastiaan Scholte
2017-2019
Sanjiv Edward
2015-2017
Oliver Evans
2013-2015
Michael Steen
2010-2013
Ulrich Ogiermann
2009-2010
Jack W. Boisen
2007-2008
Gary Bartek
2005-2006
Dora Kay
2003-2004
Larry Coyne
2001-2002
Ram C. Menen
1995-1996
Robert S. Arendal
1991-1992
James "Jim" H. Jackson
SAE Chairman, 1981-1982, 1973-1974
Honoring Our Deceased Former Chairmen
Bill F. Spohrer
1993-1994
W.R. Christopher Foyle
TIACA Chairman, 1997-1998
Geoffrey Bridges
TIACA Chairman, 1999-2000
Richard M. Jackson
SAE Chairman, 1989-1990
Walter H. Johnson, Jr.
SAE Chairman, 1985-1988
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Courage
we demonstrate leadership, act with assertiveness, challenge the status quo to shape a better future and find new ways to contribute to our industry's success, and we are recognized as the leading association for the air cargo industry
Inclusiveness
we represent all members, regardless of their size and geographic location, we strive for common solutions in everyone's interest and to the benefit of our industry and we create a culture of warmth and belonging for all air cargo community stakeholders
Teamwork
we leverage collective genius to be stronger together and make the difference, both within TIACA and with our industry partners
Integrity
we do the right thing, we are always transparent, we deliver our absolute best in all we do, holding ourselves accountable for results and members have trust in us
The Team
TIACA Secretariat
A dedicated team of industry professionals supporting TIACA members and programs globally.
Glyn Hughes
Director General
Kenneth Gibson
Member & Business Development Manager
Rachael Negron
Operations, Events & Outreach Manager
Riley Lane
Assistant Manager, Operations
Awards & Recognition
Honoring industry leadership.
TIACA recognizes the people and organizations shaping the future of global air cargo through three flagship programs: the Hall of Fame, the Inspirational Leader Award, and the Rising Star Award.
Join Us
Become a TIACA Member
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