Mammen Tharakan was appointed Director General of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) in 2026, bringing together the global air cargo community and advance the industry.
His diverse career spans airlines, airports, ground handlers, tech providers, live events, and others, with leadership experience in Canada, the US and the Middle East. This breadth has shaped his belief that progress starts with people working together to create lasting value.
Curious by nature and collaborative by instinct, Mammen is passionate about opening doors for emerging talent and helping people and organizations succeed together. At TIACA, his focus is on growing the community, deepening member value and ensuring air cargo’s contribution to economies and everyday lives is better understood.