Air France-KLM has announced the appointment of Adriaan Den Heijer, currently Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo, as the Group’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 1, 2025.
Den Heijer will succeed Angus Clarke in the role while continuing to oversee the Group’s cargo operations until further notice, ensuring continuity across both strategic functions.
In his new capacity, Den Heijer will report directly to Benjamin Smith, CEO of the Air France-KLM Group.
Benjamin Smith, CEO, commented:
“I wish to warmly congratulate Adriaan Den Heijer on his new position within our Group.
With 30 years of experience at KLM and Air France-KLM, Adriaan knows the ins and outs of our business. He has accomplished a fantastic job as head of our cargo division, and I am fully confident in his ability to lead our commercial teams while ensuring our airlines continue to be industry references with innovative, customer-centered products and services.”
Den Heijer brings three decades of experience within the Group, holding various senior roles across network planning, revenue management, and cargo operations. His leadership of the cargo division has been instrumental in driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence during a transformative period for global air logistics.
As Chief Commercial Officer, he will be responsible for steering network strategy, revenue optimization, product development, and customer experience initiatives across both Air France and KLM, further enhancing the Group’s competitive positioning in global aviation markets.