The Swiss groundhandling firm’s US & Canada operations boast a new chief executive officer and a new chief people officer.
Nelson Camacho – formerly chief operating officer for Swissport in the US and Canada, has assumed the role of CEO for the region. He takes over from Frank Mena, who has retired after a 45-year career in the aviation industry, with 32 years dedicated to Swissport and its predecessor in the US.
Our potential in the US and Canada is huge and we have been gearing up to grow our business – especially in the domestic arena
Camacho will be driving the company's development in one of Swissport's largest and most important markets. In addition to its core business of passenger services and ramp handling, the company also provides aviation fuelling, lounge hospitality and executive aviation services in the US and Canada.
“Our potential in the US and Canada is huge and we have been gearing up to grow our business – especially in the domestic arena where Swissport is not quite as well-known yet,” said Warwick Brady, president & CEO of Swissport International. “We want to anchor our brand as the preferred partners for airlines – from network to no-frills carriers in the US and Canada. I am pleased Nelson has taken over the lead on this exciting journey.”
Camacho joined Swissport as COO for the US and Canada in March 2023. Prior to joining, he was COO at GAT Airline Ground Support for the company’s US operations, overseeing safety, culture, compliance, administrative, and operational functions.
Stacey Brown has a track record of employee development and retention
Chief people officer
Swissport has appointed Stacey Brown chief people officer for the US and Canada, effective 31 July. Brown, who will report to Nelson Camacho, is an experienced HR executive with a track record of employee development and retention. She began her career in labour and employment litigation before moving on to various in-house counsel and HR positions with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the Albertson’s Companies, and Walgreens. Stacey has served as chief HR officer for DB Schenker in the Americas. Most recently, she was chief HR Officer at First Hospitality.
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