Roos Bakker brings extensive experience in aviation business development, operations management, and process optimisation. As an accomplished aviation professional with a proven history of leadership in airport operations and security, she combines strategic insight with a collaborative approach. A graduate of the University of Amsterdam, Ms Bakker is recognised for her ability to drive efficiency and foster partnerships across the aviation ecosystem.
The association also announced that the two Co-Vice Chair positions will be filled by Emir Pineda, Director of Marketing and Air Service Development at Miami-Dade Aviation Department, and Tushar Jani, Chairman of Cargo Service Centre (CSC) Group and SCA Group of Companies.
Emir Pineda is a highly experienced aviation executive with over three decades of expertise in air service development, marketing, and global trade facilitation. At Miami International Airport (MIA), he oversees strategic planning, route development, branding, and business growth initiatives, including the innovative MIA Discover platform. His distinguished career spans leadership roles at DFW International Airport, Air France/KLM Martinair, and Cargolux, as well as advisory work across the public and private sectors. A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Mr. Pineda is recognized for his leadership in advancing connectivity, sustainability, and innovation within the global aviation community.
Tushar Jani is a pioneering entrepreneur and visionary leader in India’s logistics and aviation sectors, with more than 40 years of experience spanning freight forwarding, express logistics, aviation, and supply chain management. He is the Co-founder and former Chairman of Blue Dart Express Limited, India’s leading international and domestic courier company, and the Co-founder and Chairman of Blue Dart Aviation Limited, the country’s first private air cargo carrier. Mr. Jani also chairs the Air Cargo Handlers Association of India and has served in leadership roles across several national industry bodies, including ACFI, CII, and FFFAI. A Mumbai University graduate, he has been instrumental in shaping India’s logistics policy framework and driving modernization through public-private partnerships and innovation in air cargo infrastructure.
“TIACA has really moved on significantly under Steven’s leadership these past 6 years, guiding through a transformation program that established a new pathway for the association to follow and flourish. We truly valued his leadership, dedication and friendship . And to continue this great work we are pleased to announce this leadership transition at the Air Cargo Forum in Abu Dhabi. Roos, Emir, and Tushar bring a wealth of international experience and a shared commitment to progress, collaboration, and sustainability. Their collective leadership will further strengthen TIACA’s role as the global voice of the air cargo industry.” said, Glyn Hughes, Director General.
