A portfolio of best-in-class GSSAs
WFC was formed in 2004 as an investor in best-in-class General Sales and Services Agencies (GSSAs) specializing in air cargo. The Group foresaw the trend toward exponential growth in passenger travel. Swelling order books for aircraft meant a proliferation in routes and a growing need among airlines for reliable partners beyond the key trade lanes to optimize their cargo penetration and revenues.
In 2004, the Group started building its European network and then, beginning 2007, substantially expanded into the United States. By 2010, the Group had established a solid presence in the Middle East and Asia.
The airline business is challenging as carriers face both capital and labor pressures on their balance sheet. WFC’s portfolio of GSSAs is well-positioned to support airline partners and help them optimize their cargo business revenues.
OUR HISTORY
WFC milestones
WFC portfolio companies operate a global network across all key trade lanes. Asia, the United States and Europe remain the largest regions in terms of coverage for them – in line with global trade flows.
Comprising more than 300 entities across 80 countries, the WFC network manages over 3 million tons of capacity annually for our airline partners.
A GSSAs’ network offering total capacity-management solutions
WFC portfolio is a network of General Sales and Service Agents whose core business is to provide airline partners with a comprehensive global presence and the resources to sell and optimize their cargo capacity. They manage the complete freight capacity sales process on an exclusive, outsourced basis.
In addition to sales resources, WFC brands have developed best-in-class expertise in customer service, reservations, flight planning, supervision, post-flight fulfilment and back-office accounting support.
WHO WE ARE
A strong presence across major global markets
WFC portfolio companies span five continents with a network reach and comprehensive air cargo expertise from regional sales outsourcing to worldwide total cargo management solutions. WFC aims to support airline partners in their strategic regional expansion plans and optimize their performance on legacy trade lanes.
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Americas 37 Entitles 399 Team members
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Europe 155 Entitles 1,222 Team members
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Africa 3 Entitles 30 Team members
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APAC & Middle East 65 Entitles 839 Team members
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Management team
Vikram Singh
GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Vikram has almost 30 years’ experience in the airline and air freight industry. He helped set up WFC’s Asian network on a greenfield basis prior to being nominated as WFC Group Chief Executive Officer.
Colin White
GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
A qualified finance professional who started at KPMG, Colin has over 30 years’ experience in Finance, IT and Air freight. He was CEO of a WFC subsidiary brand before assuming his current role.
Hazem Issa
DIRECTOR CORPORATE PLANNING AND M&A
Formerly head of M&A at E&Y, Hazem joined WFC in 2019. In addition to his M&A role, Hazem supervises several WFC’s ancillary businesses and coordinates its advisory council.
Mathieu Rouffo
DIRECTOR FINANCE
A key member of the Group finance team for over 10 years, Mathieu works primarily on integrating acquisitions and streamlining reporting and other financial processes for the Group.
Titus Hientzsch
GROUP IT AND TRANSFORMATION
Titus joined WFC in 2006, implementing a full-cloud solution for the entire Group. Focused on IT solutions that improve efficiency, he also manages digitization & automation projects plus back-office operations.
Lance Chambers
GENERAL COUNSEL
An M&A lawyer formerly with DLA Piper, Lance works extensively on M&As and supporting subsidiaries with legal matters. He oversees the Group’s legal and compliance affairs.
WHAT WE DO
Network service offerings to our airline partners
WFC’s portfolio companies have developed a robust range of air cargo services designed to add value to and enhance the competitiveness of airline partners.
Air cargo commercialization, revenue optimization, sales and administration on behalf of airline partners. Representation ranges from country-based through to worldwide Total Cargo Management.
Trucking
Securing trucking capacity from offline stations in Europe, US, Australia and Asia to feed their gateways.
Business process outsourcing
Providing back office support including data processing, revenue accounting, data capture, invoicing and collection with dedicated centres across all continents.
Training
Offering specialized staff training that meets ICAO and IATA industry standards.
Technology
Through investing in a proprietary digital framework, we ensure a seamless flow of data across a fragmented universe of systems.
Solutions
Providing highly customized end-to-end solutions for our larger customers.