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THE LOUNGEJogging & swimming for thisVolga-Dnepr Group Marketing DirectorAFedor NovikovVolga-Dnepr Group, Marketing DirectorFedor Novikovgraduated fromuniversity majoring inanalytics, at the sametime, paying particularattention to languages. Fresh outof university, he began his career asa logistics specialist of BoretsCompany, LLC in 2010 responsiblefor supply-chain development andprecise attention to import-exportflows to/from Russia andinternational logistics.He joined the international team of AirBridgeCargoAirlines (part of Volga-Dnepr Group) as analyst inRoute Network and Fleet Development Departmentin 2012 and built a career up to the position ofMarketing Director, Volga-Dnepr Group.“My previous work experience in a logisticscompany that has been the customer ofAirBridgeCargo/Volga-Dnepr Group enabled me tostart the transformation of internal processes whichcreated additional hurdles for our customers. I amhappy to see that this resulted in an enhancedcustomer experience. I have managed a rampantdevelopment of AirBridgeCargo’s services in thetransportation of pharmaceutical and healthcareproducts, bringing quality performance to the level of industry leaders andboosting pharma and healthcare products’ sales. Later, we have transferredthis experience to the development of other high-yielding products – hightech,e-commerce, live animals and others. In 2020 I was appointed asMarketing Director of Volga-Dnepr Group which is a new step in my career.“I think that a major part of my career path is driven by my innovative,forward-thinking, and result-oriented approach towards work, coupled withleadership skills (which I work on to upscale), personal commitment, andbusiness-related knowledge. At the same time, I still pay particular attentionto lifetime learning – I am a Master of Science (PhD in 2018) in Organizationalmanagement (transport) at Moscow State Technical University of CivilAviation, have broadened and deepened my knowledge with IATA CEIVCertificate (2016), IATA Cargo IQ Certificate (2015), IATA Quality, Audit andRisk management, Temperature-Controlled Cargo Operations diplomas, andVarious Executive Management Development Courses, both in-house andexternal,” he tells Air Cargo Update.Fedor’s hobbies include jogging as it helps him relax and he is also a big fan ofswimming.“I love jogging as this is the perfect timefor me to relax, think over everythingwhat is on my mind, structure it andhead for a new day. I am also a huge fanof swimming and have been preparingfor triathlon competition, however, thepandemic has slightly changed my plans.Hopefully with the ease of situation I willbe able to move one step closer towardsmy goal.”Fedor believes that being agile, resilient and taking an extra mile is thesolution to battling COVID-19 in the air cargo industry,“I think the company, as well as all the workers, have become more agile andresilient. It seems like there is a solution to every problem, sometimes you justhave to go an extra mile, but everything is possible. Also, the pandemic hasshifted our mindset and served as a trigger to go beyond our regular airfreight services embracing the whole spectrum of logistics solutions and thewhole supply chain journey. This is not only about the company but alsoabout the people who are behind the scenes and ramp up this ‘forwardmotion’”.Fedor is a fan of Elon Musk, CEO and Founder of Tesla Company. He believesMusk to be one of the forward-thinkers who goes beyond his time. Accordingto Fedor, Musk’s revolutionary ideas are transforming our world and mightinfluence the way people we live in future.“One of my favorite quotes is – ‘We need to figure out how to have the thingswe love, and not destroy the world’ as it echoes not only my beliefs but alsoVolga-Dnepr’s DNA and values – my second home and family. We have spenta lot of time thinking how we could adapt our strategy, map out ESG focus toguarantee life-saving logistics solutions for our customers worldwide.“2021 has been challenging both from professional and personal perspective.But this has also been the year of massive opportunities and rapid growth. Wethink that 2022 will not be easier, however logistics has never been an easyindustry to work in. There is something new every day and this is what stillfascinates me – lifetime learning and ability to develop,” Fedor concludes.7AirCargoUpdate
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