Awery Aviation Software
Awery Aviation Software is an established global IT service provider and software development company supporting the international air cargo and aviation industries.
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DAVID KERR AND CHRISTIAN GESSNER JOIN AWERY AVIATION SOFTWARE
Two established air cargo leaders join software provider, bringing industry insight to inform development of aviation technology
London, United Kingdom, Tuesday 20th January 2026: Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has appointed David Kerr and Christian Gessner to support the software provider’s ongoing growth and expanding global customer base.
Gessner has been appointed Business Development Manager, bolstering Awery’s commercial team, while Kerr, joining on a consultancy basis, will support Awery with overall strategic growth and customer engagement.
With over two decades of experience in air cargo, including roles at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and several aviation software providers, Gessner brings expertise in sales, marketing, business transformation, and supporting the development and adoption of air cargo technology.
“Awery has built a strong reputation for delivering ERP solutions that genuinely support cargo operators day-to-day, while also playing a key role in accelerating technology adoption across an industry that has historically been slow to digitise,” said Gessner.
“I’m joining Awery to tackle a critical industry challenge: accelerating the adoption of practical technology that delivers measurable gains in efficiency, compliance and performance for cargo operators worldwide.”
Kerr joins Awery with extensive senior leadership experience across the air cargo sector, including almost a decade at American Airlines, before moving on to senior leadership roles within Etihad Cargo and European Cargo.
“Having worked closely with airline cargo teams for many years, I understand the operational priorities and challenges Awery’s customers face, and what it takes to deliver tools that bring real improvements,” said Kerr.
“I am excited about the opportunity to join the dots of cross-industry initiatives, and to build on the current momentum of industry digitalisation with Awery’s practical and effective tools.”
Awery’s investment in its commercial team reflects its long-term focus on delivering customer-led technology, and supporting digital transformation across the air cargo industry.
“As Awery continues to grow, we are building out our team with the very best from the industry,” said Tristan Koch, Chief Commercial Officer, Awery.
“Both David and Christian have established reputations within air cargo, and their experience will be invaluable in continuing Awery’s success as we expand our commercial reach.”
Koch, joined by Vitaly Smilianets, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Phaedra den Hertog, Chief Experience Officer, and Denys Ivanenko, Business Development Manager, will be at Air Cargo India in Mumbai from 25-27th February 2026, exhibiting at booth E51.
About Awery Aviation Software
Awery Aviation Software is an established global IT provider supporting the international air cargo and aviation industries.
Its core platform, Awery ERP, automates sales, operations, finance, and HR processes across commercial and cargo airlines, GSSAs, ground handlers, private operators, freight forwarders, charter brokers, and e-commerce logistics providers via a customisable web-based system.
CargoBooking, powered by Awery, enables instant air cargo rate searches and bookings through an online interface, connecting capacity and demand in real time and allowing users to oversee and manage the full shipment process.
eMagic and vMagic, are Awery’s AI-driven tools, that are able to convert email, text, and spoken enquiries from multiple languages and formats into standardised data.
Awery advocates for complete interoperability across air cargo stakeholders; its digital tools are able to integrate with all Cargo Management Systems and a range of other software providers.
Awery is at the forefront of digital innovation in air cargo and is a longstanding IATA partner, an active ONE Record test partner, and a contributor to several of its digitalisation initiatives.
Established in 2009, Awery is focused on delivering tailored, complete business cycle solutions in the global aviation sector with unlimited expansion capabilities.
For more information, visit awery.aero.
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DAVID KERR AND CHRISTIAN GESSNER JOIN AWERY AVIATION SOFTWARE
Two established air cargo leaders join software provider, bringing industry insight to inform development of aviation technology
London, United Kingdom, Tuesday 20th January 2026: Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has appointed David Kerr and Christian Gessner to support the software provider’s ongoing growth and expanding global customer base.
Gessner has been appointed Business Development Manager, bolstering Awery’s commercial team, while Kerr, joining on a consultancy basis, will support Awery with overall strategic growth and customer engagement.
With over two decades of experience in air cargo, including roles at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and several aviation software providers, Gessner brings expertise in sales, marketing, business transformation, and supporting the development and adoption of air cargo technology.
“Awery has built a strong reputation for delivering ERP solutions that genuinely support cargo operators day-to-day, while also playing a key role in accelerating technology adoption across an industry that has historically been slow to digitise,” said Gessner.
“I’m joining Awery to tackle a critical industry challenge: accelerating the adoption of practical technology that delivers measurable gains in efficiency, compliance and performance for cargo operators worldwide.”
Kerr joins Awery with extensive senior leadership experience across the air cargo sector, including almost a decade at American Airlines, before moving on to senior leadership roles within Etihad Cargo and European Cargo.
“Having worked closely with airline cargo teams for many years, I understand the operational priorities and challenges Awery’s customers face, and what it takes to deliver tools that bring real improvements,” said Kerr.
“I am excited about the opportunity to join the dots of cross-industry initiatives, and to build on the current momentum of industry digitalisation with Awery’s practical and effective tools.”
Awery’s investment in its commercial team reflects its long-term focus on delivering customer-led technology, and supporting digital transformation across the air cargo industry.
“As Awery continues to grow, we are building out our team with the very best from the industry,” said Tristan Koch, Chief Commercial Officer, Awery.
“Both David and Christian have established reputations within air cargo, and their experience will be invaluable in continuing Awery’s success as we expand our commercial reach.”
Koch, joined by Vitaly Smilianets, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Phaedra den Hertog, Chief Experience Officer, and Denys Ivanenko, Business Development Manager, will be at Air Cargo India in Mumbai from 25-27th February 2026, exhibiting at booth E51.
Latest from Awery Aviation Software
About Awery Aviation Software
Awery Aviation Software is an established global IT provider supporting the international air cargo and aviation industries.
Its core platform, Awery ERP, automates sales, operations, finance, and HR processes across commercial and cargo airlines, GSSAs, ground handlers, private operators, freight forwarders, charter brokers, and e-commerce logistics providers via a customisable web-based system.
CargoBooking, powered by Awery, enables instant air cargo rate searches and bookings through an online interface, connecting capacity and demand in real time and allowing users to oversee and manage the full shipment process.
eMagic and vMagic, are Awery’s AI-driven tools, that are able to convert email, text, and spoken enquiries from multiple languages and formats into standardised data.
Awery advocates for complete interoperability across air cargo stakeholders; its digital tools are able to integrate with all Cargo Management Systems and a range of other software providers.
Awery is at the forefront of digital innovation in air cargo and is a longstanding IATA partner, an active ONE Record test partner, and a contributor to several of its digitalisation initiatives.
Established in 2009, Awery is focused on delivering tailored, complete business cycle solutions in the global aviation sector with unlimited expansion capabilities.
For more information, visit awery.aero.