Cargojet has announced the appointment of Pauline Dhillon as its Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition for the Canadian air cargo operator. The appointment reflects the company’s focus on strengthening executive leadership as it continues to expand its position in the global air freight market.
Dhillon has been associated with Cargojet for several years and brings extensive experience in finance, corporate governance and strategic planning. Prior to assuming the role of CEO, she served in senior leadership positions within the organisation, including responsibilities related to financial oversight and long-term business strategy. Her deep understanding of the company’s operations and market environment is expected to ensure continuity during the transition.
She succeeds long-time industry leader Ajay Virmani, who has played a pivotal role in building Cargojet into one of North America’s leading dedicated air cargo carriers. While stepping down from day-to-day executive responsibilities, Virmani will continue to remain involved with the organisation in a strategic capacity, supporting long-term direction and stakeholder engagement.
Cargojet’s board expressed confidence that Dhillon’s leadership will help guide the company through its next phase of growth, particularly as global air cargo demand evolves alongside e-commerce expansion and supply-chain transformation. Her experience in financial management and corporate strategy is expected to support disciplined execution, operational efficiency and sustained profitability.
Under the new leadership structure, Cargojet aims to strengthen customer partnerships, expand network capabilities and enhance service reliability across its domestic and international operations. The company also intends to continue investing in fleet modernisation, digital systems and operational resilience to meet the changing needs of logistics providers and integrator partners.
Dhillon’s appointment signals Cargojet’s commitment to stable succession planning while positioning the organisation to capture emerging opportunities in the rapidly evolving air cargo sector.
