Jettainer Appoints Pinar Meitzner as Americas Managing Director
The logistics firm names a new leader to oversee operations and business growth across North and South America.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Business Travel
Jettainer has appointed Pinar Meitzner as the new managing director of Jettainer Americas. Meitzner assumes the role to lead the company's activities across North and South America.
Why it matters
This leadership transition signals a shift in management for Jettainer's operations in the Americas, with Meitzner tasked with driving business development alongside regional customers and partners.
The transition involves the exit of Shailendar Kothari, who served the company for nearly 7 years. Pinar Meitzner is now responsible for business development efforts throughout the North and South American markets.
The players
Pinar Meitzner
She is the newly appointed managing director of Jettainer Americas.
Shailendar Kothari
He is the outgoing director who has served the company for nearly seven years.
Jettainer
This organization specializes in unit load device management for the global air cargo industry.
The details
Pinar Meitzner brings experience from her previous roles as head of commercial US at DO & CO and various leadership positions at LSG Sky Chefs in Europe and the United States. She will work closely with customers and partners to expand company reach in the Americas while collaborating with the existing team to manage the handoff of responsibilities.
Timeline
Shailendar Kothari will retire from his position at the end of 2026.
Travel Outlook
This appointment marks the start of the final phase of the 2026 leadership succession cycle at Jettainer. The move reflects broader trends in the aviation services sector where firms are prioritizing experienced regional leadership to navigate competitive logistics environments.
Industry partners and clients across the Americas should prepare for changes in regional account management as the new director integrates with the existing team. Businesses relying on Jettainer's logistics services may see adjustments in regional coordination strategies through the end of 2026.
The takeaway
Leadership changes at major logistics firms often signal shifts in how companies engage with their regional partners. Clients should monitor communications regarding new points of contact as the transition process moves toward the end of 2026.
What happens next
Shailendar Kothari is scheduled to retire from his position at Jettainer at the end of 2026.
Further reading
For more insights into current corporate shifts within the aviation sector, visit the Business Travel section.
