James Butler appointed Managing Director of dnata Airport Operations UK
dnata has announced two key senior appointments as it continues to strengthen its global airport operations.
Alex Doisneau has been named Regional Chief Executive Officer for Airport Operations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East & Africa (MEA) regions, effective 1 August 2025.
In her new role, Alex will oversee dnata’s ground handling and cargo businesses in Australia, Singapore, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iraq and Zanzibar (Tanzania). She will lead a team of nearly 8,000 employees, who collectively handle over 110,000 aircraft turns and approximately 800,000 tonnes of cargo each year across 23 airports.
Alex brings nearly three decades of experience in aviation and ground handling to the role. She joined dnata in 2012 as General Manager of UK Cargo Operations and was later promoted to Managing Director of dnata Airport Operations UK in 2020.
New role
Alex will report to Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, CEO-Airport Operations at dnata, and will be relocating to Dubai for her new role.
With Alex stepping into the regional role, James Butler has been appointed Managing Director of dnata Airport Operations UK. In his new role, James will lead dnata’s ground handling and cargo business spanning six airports across the UK.
James joined dnata in 2018 and has served as Finance Director since 2020, overseeing financial strategy, business planning, and operations. His prior roles at Menzies Aviation and Flybe have equipped him with a deep understanding of the aviation and logistics sectors.
