Strike Aviation, the international air cargo company, is fortifying its global team with the appointment of Gerard Ter Bruggen as the Director of Business Development, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Ter Bruggen assumed his new role on September 1st, 2023, and will assume responsibility for sales, airline relationships, charter sales, and global marketing in the Benelux region.

Frank Ziesemer, President of Strike Aviation, stated: "We are delighted to welcome Gerard to our team. We firmly believe that his extensive experience in the airline and freight forwarding industry, coupled with his exceptional connections with major customers, will greatly benefit Strike. Gerard will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in further expanding and enhancing our client relationships."

“I take immense pride in joining Strike Aviation, a company renowned in the air cargo industry for its innovation, boldness, and commitment to implementing strategic goals that drive significant changes across the sector. Alongside the remarkable team here, I anticipate not only meeting the industry's evolving demands but also establishing new standards and pushing boundaries. Together, we are dedicated to ensuring that Strike Aviation maintains its leadership position in the dynamic air cargo industry," Gerard Ter Bruggen noted.

With a career spanning 40 years in the airline industry, Ter Bruggen has garnered his experience from his tenure at companies such as Martinair, Dragonair Cargo, Cargo B Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Cargolux.