Steven Polmans Re-elected as Chair of TIACA for 2024-2025 Term

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has re-elected Steven Polmans as chair for a two-year period following the organisation’s executive elections for the 2024-2025 term.

Plus, following a change to the governance rules to enable two vice chairs to be appointed, Emir Pineda, Miami International Airport, and Roos Bakker, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, have been elected to serve as co-vice chairs and will also take on the role of secretary and treasurer.

The TIACA trustees have recently agreed a revision to the bylaws facilitating extended board mandates, including a possible third term for the chair and vice-chair.

TIACA said Polmans had been re-elected to ensure “stability of leadership and a long-term focus at the Board level”.

The changes to the bylaws now require that there are two vice chairs who will work alongside each other and the chair to ensure a smooth transition when the time comes to elect a new chair.

“Receiving the Board of Directors’ re-appointment is deeply appreciated, and I’m thankful for their unwavering support,” said Polmans. “Both the industry and our association have a lot on their respective plates and I am dedicated to ensuring that we continue to serve our members and the industry effectively.

“I eagerly anticipate carrying out the directives set forth by the Board, maintaining a focus on membership, advocacy, partnerships, knowledge, sustainability, and events. Working closely with outgoing Vice Chair Sanjeev Ghadia over the last four years has been a pleasure, and I’m immensely grateful for his tremendous camaraderie and support.

“I eagerly look forward to collaborating with our new co-Vice Chairs, Emir Pineda and Roos Bakker, as we embark on this journey together.”

“The TIACA Board has aggressively pursued a new strategic direction for the association following the transformation program commenced in 2020,” stated Glyn Hughes, director general.

“Strong governance, which is continually reviewed, ensures the Association is run with the highest standards possible for the benefit of its members.  Association neutrality and financially viability are established in the Association bylaws which are under the purview of the Trustees.

“Association programs are designed to support the industry with key challenges in the areas of sustainability, digitalization, market intelligence, people issues including the need for an inclusive and diverse workforce as well as critical focus on safety, security, innovation, and collaborative partnerships.

“Collectively the programs are designed to meet the needs of our members, who are the real drivers of this association”