According to the commissioners, the early announcement means that the search for a successor can start in time. In addition, after the second term, the restructuring plan being implemented under Elbers would be largely completed.
Elbers says in a brief response that he will continue to commit himself fully to KLM until the end of his term. “I am very proud of this company and its great employees. They remain KLM’s strength, especially in these hectic and difficult times.”
Elbers took the helm of KLM at the end of 2014. He was the successor of Camiel Eurlings, who at the time was set aside after 1.5 years of employment. Major steps were taken under Elbers’ leadership until the corona crisis. As a result, KLM’s profitability was clearly improved and more investments were made. Elbers did ask for sacrifices from the staff.
In 2019, there was a lot of talk about Elbers’ reappointment after his first term. Elbers would be seen by the management of Air France-KLM as an obstacle to the plans of the parent company to change the structure. He was repeatedly opposed to plans that would limit KLM’s autonomy. At the time, at least 25,000 KLM employees signed a petition for the reappointment of Elbers.
Elbers is also a member of the Executive Committee of Air France-KLM. He also gets out there.
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