IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the appointment of Caroline Andrews as Chief People Officer. Caroline joined the business at the start of May from DHL Express where she was Vice President of HR, UK and Ireland. Previously she also served as Group Head of HR at Carphone Warehouse.

As Chief People Officer, Caroline will focus on developing IAG Cargo’s talent strategy globally, overseeing employee experience for a growing global workforce across 2,250 colleagues.

Caroline Andrews as Chief People Officer
Caroline Andrews as Chief People Officer

IAG Cargo recently kicked off its largest ever recruitment drive, looking to hire 500 new employees across the business as part of growth plans. Caroline’s role and experience are more crucial than ever as the business drives forward its ambition to become an employer of choice.

David Shepherd, Managing Director at IAG Cargo commented: “I am delighted to welcome Caroline to the IAG Cargo leadership team during an exciting and critical time. Our people are the key to the success of our business. Caroline’s experience will support our ambition to boost our employer brand and create an environment that inspires, where curiosity, continued learning and a growth mindset is promoted.”

Caroline Andrews, Chief People Officer at IAG Cargo commented: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be joining IAG Cargo as Chief People Officer. It’s an exciting time of transformation for the business, and I am looking forward to working with the senior leadership to put in place long-term strategies that unlock the potential of our growing workforce across the globe and drives a culture that make IAG Cargo an employer of choice.”