60 seconds with … Tom Owen

Tom Owen is the director of shipping in Cathy, and he leads Cathy Carpo and his global business units in the merchandise company, goods planning, and providing goods services. It also supervises Air Hong Kong, Global Logistics Systems and Cathay Cargo Terminal. One of the old warriors in the Swire Group since 1995, Tom held high -sales positions, revenue management, logistics and regional leadership. Before his current role, he held the position of director of Cathai.

60 seconds with … Tom Owen: Watch the video online

What are your unforgettable moments in the air freight industry?

I think for me, it’s the launch of the Cathay Cargo brand – when we restart the target brand of a large audience with a large plane painted in a fold. It is a very special time.

What is the function of your dreams as a child?

In fact, Zokeeper was running, which is very interesting. I wanted to keep animals and release them in the wild.

What is the biggest change I saw in the industry?

Digitision – Use data over the past few years.

What is the most strange thing that you have ever charged?

The property was shipped, and we charged the sheep of the sea, fox and monkeys – a full range of interesting charges.

Window or the corridor seat?

Oh, definitely window. You can search for the offer and see all the passes.

What is the most exciting place you visited to work?

Tierra Del Fuego – Salmon Fisheries, looking for business.

If you can present a new list of air cargo, what will be?

List for lack of other regulations!

What is your song in the karaoke?

“FIFA La Vida” by Colleplay.

Describe your job in three words.

Exciting, dynamic, and people.

What is the thing in your list of bulldozers?

I think it is to walk the Pacific Crest in North America.

If you can master one skill immediately, what will be?

You will definitely be able to Kitesurf.

What is the best advice you received ever?

You are not your thoughts.

What are your moments and the greatest sorry?

I think the most proud moment is the results of Cathy charging, in business, and no remorse.

Who is your role model?

A man named Thick Nhat Hanh, a Buddhist monk, has a wonderful vision of life.

What is the thing that we do not know about you from your CV?

I used to be in the British army – Gorkas Brigade.

Early owl or night owl?

Certainly early – when the best weather and the best scenery.