Jukka Hämäläinen appointed as Finnair Cargo’s Sales Director Asia

Finnair Cargo has appointed Mr Jukka Hämäläinen as Sales Director for Asia. He started in his position at the beginning of September 2024 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.

“We are excited to welcome Jukka to our global sales team. His extensive global experience in sales and business development, combined with his strategic mindset, makes him the right leader to manage this important region. I am confident that his leadership will further strengthen our presence in Asia and enhance our service to customers,” says Anna-Maria Kirchner, Head of Global Sales at Finnair Cargo.

Jukka has held numerous sales and senior management positions during his career and has also worked nearly twenty years in aviation industry, focusing previously on ground operations. Jukka's previous position at Finnair was Senior Vice President, Ground Handling during 2007–2010, and since then, he has explored other industries in senior roles.

“I am really excited to join the dynamic Finnair Cargo team and look forward to fostering cooperation with our partners, providing them with our extensive air cargo network and evolving digital services,” says Jukka Hämäläinen.

Finnair Cargo is one of the largest air cargo carriers in Northern Europe. It is a subsidiary of the passenger airline Finnair, which is one of the oldest operating airlines. Our main hub is located at Helsinki Airport in Finland, connecting Finnair destinations in Europe, Asia, Middle East and the US. Finnair Cargo has one of the most modern air cargo terminals, opened in 2018. We specialise in carrying temperature-controlled cargo, such as seafood, pharmaceuticals and other perishables.