Ian Morgan has been appointed as the new Vice President of Cargo at Alaska Airlines. He will oversee the day-to-day cargo operations and manage about 600 employees within Alaska Air Cargo. Morgan’s responsibilities include guiding the continued growth of Alaska Air Group’s cargo business, which is operated by both Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Jason Berry was named Executive Vice President at the Alaska Air Group, Inc. parent company level. He will provide overarching enterprise oversight of the cargo business while continuing in his role as President of Horizon Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alaska Air Group.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled about this next chapter for Alaska Air Cargo,” said Alaska Air Group President and CEO Ben Minicucci. “With these leaders, we’re well-positioned for unlimited future success as we grow and expand our cargo operations to deliver for everyone who depends on us.”
The merger with Hawaiian Airlines allows the combined airline to leverage cargo capabilities more effectively and strategically. This benefits communities that heavily rely on air travel.
New leadership takes helm at Alaska
Morgan has more than 40 years of global cargo experience. He has held leadership roles at British Airways Cargo, Cargolux Airlines International, Centurion Airlines, and Qatar Airways Cargo.
As Vice President of Cargo for the Americas at Qatar Airways, Morgan positioned the airline as a key carrier for the freight forwarding community, achieving significant growth. Berry has nearly 30 years of experience in air cargo operations, having worked with Air Canada Cargo, Cargolux Airlines International, and Alaska Air Cargo. He previously led McGee Air Services, a ground-handling subsidiary of Alaska Air Group.
In December 2022, Berry was named “Executive of the Year” by Air Cargo World magazine. He joined Horizon Air as Senior Vice President of Operations in January 2023 and became President in November 2023. This leadership reshuffle marks a significant step as the merged airline looks to expand and innovate in the cargo services space.
It ensures continued success and enhanced capabilities for its customers.
