David Sauv

Senior Manager, Digital Cargo at International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Geneva Metropolitan Area

About

Experienced Business Transformation Leader with a proven track record of over 15 years in operational excellence, process improvement, and organizational design across dynamic industries. Currently spearheading the digital transformation of the air cargo sector at the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Adept at formulating and executing digital strategies, collaborating with industry stakeholders, and driving standards development. Expertise spans Lean Management, Project Management, and Strategic Thinking. Let's connect and explore opportunities to drive innovation and shape a sustainable future. #BusinessTransformation #Digitalization #Leadership #OperationalExcellence #ProjectManagement #Logistics #SupplyChain #AirCargo

Experience

  • International Air Transport Association (IATA) ()
    • Senior Manager, Digital Cargo
      Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

      Spearheaded digital transformation strategies, resulting in streamlined supply chain processes and efficient cargo operations within the Air Cargo industry; • Defined, structured and managed the digital transformation programs in closed collaboration with the industry (ONE Record, Interactive Cargo, Cargo Distribution, e freight/e AWB); • Managed a team of 4 internal project managers to develop industry standards; • Directed 2 cross industry working groups with 60+ participants from airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, and IT providers; • Published communication and training materials to support the industry adoption of digital processes; • Represented IATA at international conferences as speaker/panelist.

    • Manager, Digital Cargo
      Jul 2017 - Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Project Manager, Global e-AWB roll out
      Sep 2016 - Jul 2017 · 11 mos

  • Operational Excellence & Sales Effectiveness Consultant at Simalaya SA
    Feb 2013 - Sep 2016 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Consulting projects focusing on sales effectiveness, operational excellence and organization. Some client assignments below (Nespresso, SITA, TCS).

  • Consultant - Retail Operations & Innovation at Nestlé Nespresso SA
    Jun 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Consultant - Strategic Sourcing & Sales Excellence at SITA
    Sep 2013 - May 2014 · 9 mos

  • Consultant - Sales Effectiveness & Customer Relationship Management (CRM) at Touring Club Suisse
    Feb 2013 - Aug 2013 · 7 mos