Joost van Doesburg was recently appointed as the head of cargo at Royal Schipphol Group. Succeeding Anne Marie van Hemert, he is all set to Schipol’s cargo division from March 2023. The official press release announcing the same read, “Van Doesburg will focus entirely on cargo, has extensive experience in the air cargo sector, and is very well informed about everything going on at and around Schiphol.”
Speaking about the new appointment in the company, Patricia Vitalis, Director, airport operations and aviation partnerships, Royal Schiphol Group, said, “Cargo is hugely important for Schiphol and the Netherlands. We are convinced that Joost will successfully represent the interests of the air cargo sector. We have had many discussions over the years, but the common denominator was always that we want to make Schiphol a better place for employees and for the Netherlands.”
Excited to assume his office, the newly appointed head of cargo said, “After seven years, I am returning to the fascinating world of air cargo full of enthusiasm, and to a great position: Head of Cargo at Royal Schiphol Group. Together with the air cargo community at Schiphol, I want to start working on accelerating innovation, sustainability, and customer experience to strengthen Schiphol’s position as Europe’s preferred airport. Over the past four years, as a trade union leader at the airport, I have critically monitored Schiphol Group on numerous issues. With the conclusion of the social agreement in June 2022, a big step was taken towards an airport with more consideration for the well-being, terms, and conditions of employment and working conditions of its thousands of indispensable employees. This change has made my transition possible.”
