Diederik Pen (43) is appointed managing director of Martinair effective today. After completing a degree in Economics, Diederik Pen began his career in the air transport  industry at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. He subsequently held management posts at Brisbane Airport and at Virgin Blue in Australia. In 2006, Diederik Pen joined Martinair Holland. As director of operations, he was part of the Martinair Management Team and the Board of Managing Directors.

Diederik Pen: “I am proud to lead this specialised freight carrier with its strong technical division and its many dedicated staff. I look to the future of Martainair with confidence.”

The appointment of Diederik Pen has the full support of the Martinair Supervisory Board and Works Council. Together with Rob Hougée, Director of Finance, he will form the new Board of Managing Directors. Mr. Pen succeeds Paul Gregorowitsch.

Effective 1 September 2011, Paul Gregorowitsch is appointed chief commercial officer at airberlin, where he will hold a seat on the Executive Board.

Peter Hartman, KLM President & CEO: “Martinair holds a strong position within the KLM Group. I am convinced that, with the appointment of Diederik Pen, the management of Martainair is in capable hands. Mr. Pen has extensive experience in the air transport industry. I am deeply grateful to Paul Gregorowitsch for the successful restructuring of Matinair since 2007. I wish them both the best of luck in their new posts.”