ACE 2026 - September 8th
• Chapman Freeborn Airchartering
• Chapman Freeborn Airchartering
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• India
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Chapman Freeborn, a global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Danish Cutleriwala as country manager India, further strengthening its leadership presence in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation and logistics markets.
Based in Mumbai, Cutleriwala will lead Chapman Freeborn's operations in India, with a focus on driving commercial growth across cargo and passenger charter services, while expanding the company's footprint through strategic partnerships and enhanced customer engagement.
He brings more than 19 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding and supply chain management, with a proven track record in business expansion, P&L management and building high-performing teams across India, Asia and the Middle East.
He joins Chapman Freeborn from Sciens Logistics, where he served as country manager, APAC and Middle East, overseeing regional operations and leading business transformation initiatives. Prior to this, he held senior roles at FedEx, Crane Worldwide Logistics and Wiz Freight, where he was responsible for driving commercial growth, expanding freight forwarding operations and managing key global accounts.
“India is a strategically important market for Chapman Freeborn, offering significant opportunities for growth across both cargo and passenger charter services. Danish's extensive industry expertise, strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of the regional market make him ideally positioned to lead our operations in India and support our long-term expansion plans,” says Linas Dovydenas, president, IMEA at Chapman Freeborn
“I am excited to join Chapman Freeborn at a time of strong global growth for the business. India presents immense potential, and I look forward to working with the team to strengthen our market presence, build strategic partnerships and deliver tailored charter solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers,” adds Danish Cutleriwala, country manager India at Chapman Freeborn.
The appointment underscores Chapman Freeborn's continued investment in key global markets and its commitment to further enhancing its service capabilities across its international network.