Pauline Dhillon

Canada

Aviation, Executive

Pauline Dhillon is the Chief Executive Officer and a Founding Partner of Cargojet Inc., the powerhouse behind Canada’s premium air cargo network. Rather than stepping into a pre-established corporate machine, Dhillon was there on “Day One,” helping turn a bold startup idea into a global logistics leader that now commands a massive fleet of freighter aircraft. Over a rich, 25-year journey with the company, she has rolled up her sleeves in nearly every corner of the business, including marketing, brand strategy, government relations, finance, human resources, and global ground operations. Known for her people-first leadership style and focus on operational discipline, Dhillon has been a foundational force in building the customer-centric “One Team” culture that defines Cargojet’s multimillion-dollar network today.

Early life

Information about Pauline Dhillon’s early life is limited. She tends to keep the details of her personal life private.

Her LinkedIn profile states she attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology, from which she earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Trade.

Career

Pauline Dhillon has built a reputation as a dedicated team leader in her 25-year career with Cargojet. During the company’s formation in the early 2000s, she stood alongside the founders to take on the massive task of building an entirely new airline to transport commercial goods across Canada overnight. Instead of sticking to one specific office role, she chose to learn the business from the ground up by immersing herself in all the different moving parts of the airline.

In her early years with the company, she was responsible for managing marketing, public relations, branding and communications. She then served as Vice President of Marketing, Public and Government Relations for six years. In 2020, she became the Chief Corporate Officer, where she handled HR, legal affairs, computers and technology, plane maintenance, and ground operations. In a business driven by tight schedules, she focused on protecting the human side of the company, ensuring that rapid growth never damaged the tight-knit workplace culture.

Her leadership eventually led to her appointment as Co-CEO, where she guided the airline through a period of very high shipping demand. Her steady progress through the company reached its peak when the Board of Directors officially named her the sole Chief Executive Officer in early 2026.

Taking the lead amid shifting global trade and fluctuating fuel costs, Dhillon focused on keeping the core business stable. She moved quickly to protect the airline by managing costs and focusing heavily on the reliable domestic overnight shipping routes that customers depend on. Under her guidance, the company efficiently manages the steady rise in online shopping and delivery while focusing on expanding flights to Europe and Asia.

Net Worth

Pauline Dhillon’s net worth is not publicly disclosed.

Achievement

Helped build Cargojet from a single aircraft into a national air shipping network over a 25-year career.

Advanced through multiple executive levels to become the sole CEO of the airline.

Managed the growth of global ground operations and maintenance crews to support dozens of cargo airplanes.

Led the government relations division to safely manage international aviation agreements and domestic transit rules.

Guided the creation of company sustainability reports and championed workplace diversity programs.

Received national media attention from business publications for her focus on positive corporate culture and team management.