Brussels Airport Company (BAC) head of cargo, Steven Polmans has pledged to continue encouraging greater collaboration across the supply chain following his appointment to The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) board of directors.

Polmans has over 15 years of experience in the aviation industry, joining BAC in 2010 and being promoted to head of cargo in 2012. He is also chairman of the newly established Air Cargo Belgium Association based at Brussels Airport.

Following his appointment to the board, Polmans says: “I strongly believe that more cooperation between all stakeholders is to the benefit of our industry. We are facing challenging but interesting times. Our industry is in need of change, and digitisation and innovation must become part of our behaviour and culture.”

TIACA chairman, Sanjiv Edward says: “We welcome Steven to the TIACA Board. With his leadership skills and proven ability to promote cooperation among stakeholders, he is a valuable addition to the team.”