MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 13,
2023 /CNW/ - Cargojet Inc. ("Cargojet" or the
"Corporation") (TSX: CJT) is pleased to announce a significant
leadership transition. Effective January 1,
2024, Pauline Dhillon,
currently serving as Chief Corporate Officer, and Jamie Porteous, currently Chief Strategy
Officer, will be appointed Co-Chief Executive Officers (Co-CEOs)
and Dr. Ajay Virmani, currently
serving as CEO, will be appointed Executive Chairman.
Pauline Dhillon and Jamie Porteous have been integral executive
members of the Cargojet team since its inception 22 years ago.
Their commitment, extensive industry knowledge, and visionary
leadership have played pivotal roles in Cargojet's growth and
success.
"We are pleased to announce the appointment of Pauline Dhillon and Jamie Porteous as Co-CEOs of Cargojet," said Dr.
Ajay Virmani, Executive Chairman.
"Their complementary skillset, long-standing dedication to our
organization along with unwavering focus on our team, customers,
and stakeholders makes them the ideal strategic successors to lead
us into a new era of innovation and growth while continuing to
provide a seamless service to our customers".
This strategic decision reflects our confidence in these
talented individuals who, working collaboratively, have been
instrumental in shaping Cargojet's journey and further reinforces
our commitment to provide the highest level of service and
reliability to our customers.
As Co-CEOs, Pauline Dhillon and
Jamie Porteous will continue to work
hand-in-hand and drive the company's vision, mission, and strategic
initiatives, ensuring that Cargojet remains at the forefront of the
air cargo industry while upholding the core values and culture.
Pauline Dhillon is a
founding member of the Cargojet team and has been with the company
from Day One. Pauline has been an integral part of Cargojet's
growth journey over the past 22 years and over this period, she has
led several functions with increasing responsibility including
Marketing, Brand, Government Relations, Human Resources, Legal,
Facilities, Operational Efficiency and Commercial operations,
leading up to her current role as Chief Corporate Officer. Pauline
currently oversees all aspects of support functions as well as
ground operations globally.
Jamie B. Porteous is
also a founding member of the Cargojet team and has been with the
company from Day One. Jamie also has been an integral part of
Cargojet's growth journey over the past 22 years and has been
instrumental in helping grow Cargojet from a startup to the
air-cargo leader. Jamie has served in many roles including Sales,
Customer Relations, Commercial Strategy, Operations, Network
Planning and Design, and Investor Relations, and more recently as
the Chief Strategy Officer.
" We are excited and humbled by this opportunity," remarked
Pauline Dhillon. "Our focus remains
on safely delivering excellence in air cargo solutions for our
customers while staying true to our corporate culture and founding
principles. Teamwork by our dedicated professionals prides itself
on putting customers first in everything we do at Cargojet."–
Pauline Dhillon
Jamie Porteous added, "Cargojet's
legacy is built on innovation and a relentless commitment to
reliability and outstanding customer service. We are fully
committed to continue to provide long-term value to our customers,
our shareholders and to our employees."
Cargojet looks forward to the continued support of our valued
customers, partners, and stakeholders as we embark on this new
chapter in our journey. Together, with Pauline Dhillon and Jamie Porteous at the helm, we are confident in
our ability to set new standards and reach even greater heights in
the air cargo industry.
About Cargojet
Cargojet is Canada's leading
provider of time-sensitive premium air cargo services to all major
cities across North America,
providing Dedicated, ACMI and International Charter services and
carries over 25,000,000 pounds of cargo weekly. Cargojet operates
its network with a fleet of over 40 aircraft.
SOURCE Cargojet Inc.