In the six months since stepping into the CEO role, Aytekin Saray has focused on expansion and taking Global GSA Group forward, securing new airline partnerships and enhancing its hybrid approach that blends human expertise with cutting-edge digital tools to deliver both personalized service and optimized operational performance. In an effort to bringing more experience and different perspectives to the group’s leadership team, Saray has now named Dr. Cor de Man as Senior Executive Advisor. Dr. de Man’s expertise will support the group in its expansion strategy, increased operational excellence, and in implanting its digital transformation strategy.
Dr. de Man looks back on a logistics career that began in 1986, and includes leading positions at companies such as UTi, DSV, and more recently, Turkish Airlines Cargo. He will be based at the company’s Hoofddorp headquarters in the Netherlands, and his role will center on refining business processes and reinforcing Global GSA Group’s commitment to delivering superior value to its partner airlines.
Aytekin Saray, CEO of Global GSA Group, announced: “I am delighted to welcome Dr. Cor de Man to Global GSA Group. Choosing him as Senior Executive Advisor was a natural step in building the team that will carry us forward. His deep industry experience will help us sharpen our focus on performance, strengthen our airline relationships, and ensure that Global GSA Group continues to set new benchmarks for excellence in the GSSA sector.”
Dr. Cor de Man commented: “I am honored that Aytekin has entrusted me with this role at such an important moment for Global GSA Group. Together, we aim to further strengthen the company’s value proposition for airlines and support long-term growth. I am excited to contribute my experience to Global GSA Group’s journey. I look forward to helping ensure its airline partners continue to benefit from outstanding service and innovation across the globe.”
