Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced the appointment of Martijn de Vries as Senior Vice President Commercial, effective April 1, 2026. He succeeds Pierre Teboul, who is set to retire following a long and distinguished career with the group.
De Vries brings extensive experience, having spent 25 years with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in a range of finance, commercial and operational leadership roles. He began his career as a finance trainee after completing a master’s degree in business economics at VU University Amsterdam, later strengthening his expertise with an MSc in Finance and Control.
Over the past decade, he has held several senior finance positions across KLM’s Corporate, Cargo, and Engineering & Maintenance divisions. His career subsequently evolved into broader commercial and operational leadership, with around 20 years spent within the Engineering & Maintenance business in roles of increasing responsibility.
Most recently, de Vries served as Managing Director of EPCOR B.V., a wholly owned MRO subsidiary of AFI KLM E&M, and since September 2021 has held the position of Vice President of KLM Engine Services. His appointment reflects a strong internal succession and continued focus on commercial growth within the organisation.
