Ostend-Bruges Airport announced on 09OCT25, that it has appointed Johan Leunen as its Cargo Development Director. Leunen has a strong connection to the Belgian cargo market, having previously held the position of Senior Business & Development Manager Cargo at Brussels Airport for 12 years, until earlier this year. In total, he can draw from over 23 years of air cargo experience in cargo handling, forwarding, and airport development. His career began in 2000, in operations, and took him through customer support and sales management positions, including consultancy and auditing as an independent consultant, as well as business development responsibilities in the forwarding sector.
Together with Cargo Sales Director, Rose Yiqian QIU, and Egis Group Director of Cargo Strategy, Steven Verhasselt. Johan Leunen will work to attract new cargo airlines to Ostend-Bruges Airport, develop its cargo services, and be instrumental in implementing Ostend-Bruges Airport’s cargo growth strategy
Nathan De Valck, CEO of Ostend-Bruges Airport, stated: “We strongly believe in the opportunities that the air cargo sector holds for Ostend-Bruges Airport. Johan’s expertise, industry knowledge, and extensive network will be a great asset to our team. With his support, we are confident we can strengthen our position as a key cargo gateway and contribute to the economic development of the region.”
