3-Feb-2026 12:40 PM
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reappoints president and CEO
Air France-KLM announced (02-Feb-2026) the reappointment of Marjan Rintel as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines president and CEO for a four year term. Ms Rintel has served in the role since 01-Jul-2022. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]
Background ✨
KLM reported a slight revenue increase in 3Q2025 despite high costs and operational challenges, with CFO Bas Brouns noting that the carrier was still not earning enough to invest adequately in key areas to maintain competitiveness and was seeking further financial improvements1. The current KLM board composition, with Marjan Rintel as CEO, was set following the planned departure of chief experience officer Barry ter Voert at the end of 20252.