As a result, the board will be reduced from five to four members. This fits well with KLM’s cost-saving programme Back on Track, which places a strong emphasis on increasing organizational efficiency. After the change, the board will consist of Marjan Rintel (President and CEO), Bas Brouns (Chief Financial Officer), Maarten Stienen (Chief Operating Officer), and Miriam Kartman (Chief People Officer).
Marjan Rintel: “We are very grateful to Barry for the significant contribution he has made to the development of KLM over nearly thirty years. Thanks to his talent for commerce and customer experience, we have made great strides. Both at KLM and Air France-KLM, Barry is valued for his tireless dedication, focus on results, and strong commitment to putting the customer first in everything we do. I wish him all the best and much success in the next steps of his career.”
Barry ter Voert: “Saying goodbye to the company where you have worked your entire career is of course no small step. But it has been a wonderful journey, during which I have had the pleasure of working with fantastic colleagues. I am proud of what KLM stands for: an airline that dares to pioneer and puts customer experience first with new products and personal attention for the customer. I am grateful to KLM for the opportunities I have been given and will always hold the company and my colleagues in high regard.”
Barry ter Voert started at KLM 29 years ago as a management trainee. He has held various positions in the commercial domain and was, among other things, Senior Vice President Revenue Management and Senior Vice President Europe for Air France-KLM. His portfolio on the board included Mainport Strategy, Fleet Development, Network Planning, Alliances, Customer Experience, and Information Services. These responsibilities will be taken over by the other board members.
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