Steven Polmans re-elected as TIACA Chair for another two years
Florida— The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has concluded its Executive Elections for the 2024-2025 term with Steven Polmans re-elected as Chair for another two years.
Following TIACA’s change to the Governance rules, two Vice Chairs were elected—Emir Pineda of Miami International Airport and Roos Bakker of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will serve as co-Vice Chairs and will also take on the role of Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.
“Receiving the Board of Directors re-appointment is deeply appreciated, and I’m thankful for their unwavering support. 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,” stated Steven Polmans, the newly re-elected chairman of the organization.
Emir Pineda, Vice-Chair and Treasurer of TIACA, said: “Seeing the progress that TIACA has made over the past several years, I am proud to take on this commitment as Vice Chair. I look forward to working alongside Steven Polmans and Roos Bakker to ensure we are meeting the needs of our membership, and of course, the industry.”
“TIACA has made great strides over the past several years and I am humbled to have been appointed as Vice-Chair for the next two years. TIACA has earned a reputation as the only association that unites all of air cargo. I am excited to get started and continue to push forward with our work,” stated Roos Bakker, Vice Chair and Secretary of TIACA.
Glyn Hughes, Director General of TIACA, said the group’s strategic direction and governance are constantly reviewed to ensure that it is run with the highest standards that benefit its members.
“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,” said Hughes.
