At least, it will have from 01FEB26 on, when Cor de Man officially assumes his new position at Chief Executive Officer of Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST). He was announced this week as successor to current CEO, Jan Eerkens, who stepped in in the interim following the previous CEO, Joost Meijs’ abrupt departure after just one year in the job, on 01NOV25.
As MST CEO, Cor de Man responsibilities will extend across N.V. Holding B.V. Luchthaven Maastricht (NV HBLM), the holding company for Maastricht Aachen Airport, and Maastricht Aachen Airport Beheer & Infra (MAABI).
He brings extensive experience in all aspects of aviation and logistics, having begun his career with P&O Nedlloyd Logistics back in 1986, and then held high-ranking positions with KPMG (consulting companies such as KLM, Poste Italiana, and Deutsche Bahn), UTi Worldwide – then DSV, Broekman Logistics, Turkish Cargo, and most recently Senior Executive Advisor to Global GSA Group. It was this diverse experience and expertise in cargo, strategy and organization development that led to NV HBLM’s Supervisory Board’s decision.
Frans Weekers, Chair of the Supervisory Board of NV HBLM, commented: “Cor de Man is an experienced executive with a strong commercial profile and in-depth knowledge of both passenger and cargo operations. Cor will work closely with the management team to further strengthen operational performance, drive sustainable growth, and position MST as an environmentally conscious regional airport with international significance for both passengers and cargo. He brings proven international experience, strategic acumen, and an extensive network in aviation – we have full confidence that he will lead MST with energy and vision into the next phase of its development.” He also extended his appreciation to Jan Eerkens who will continue in an advisory function via Schiphol Group and help smooth the transition to the new management: “We are grateful for Jan’s contribution during the interim period.”
Cor de Man, incoming CEO, Maastricht Aachen Airport, said: “The coming years are crucial for the further development of Maastricht Aachen Airport – the foundation has been laid, cargo is showing an upward trend, and the team is focused on the right priorities. Together with the team, I am eager to take the next steps – Maastricht Aachen Airport has great potential for both passengers and cargo, and I look forward to working with employees, shareholders, and partners to build a future-proof, financially healthy, and sustainably operating airport.”
