Joost van Doesburg Steps Down as Head of Cargo at Schiphol

Joost van Doesburg will step down from his role as head of cargo at Royal Schiphol Group on February 1, 2025.

The decision follows “unjust defamatory allegations” made against him. Patricia Vitalis, Schiphol’s executive director, stated, “We respect his decision but deeply regret it… This has created an undesirable situation for him.”

Van Doesburg led significant changes, including overhauling the Cargonaut system and improving cargo volumes. His tenure was marked by challenges related to staff shortages, slot reductions, and increasing fees at Schiphol.