Marcel de Nooijer

CEO at Heerema Marine Contractors | Business Administration, Geology/Earth Science

Bussum, North Holland, Netherlands

About

Since January 1, 2026 I have started as CEO of Heerema Marine Contractors. Prior to joining Heerema, I served as CEO of Transavia for six years and held senior leadership roles at Air France-KLM Cargo, where I gained extensive experience in transforming asset-intensive, international businesses in highly regulated and dynamic environments. These roles shaped my conviction that sustainable performance is driven by empowered teams, clear strategy, and continuous improvement. At HMC, my ambition is to build on the company’s strong heritage and technical leadership. I believe in inclusive leadership, disciplined execution, and partnerships that enable our people and our clients to succeed in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Heerema Marine Contractors
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • CEO at Transavia
    Jan 2020 - Dec 2025 · 6 yrs

  • EVP Air France - KLM Cargo at Air France-KLM
    Dec 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • EVP KLM Cargo at KLM Cargo
    Nov 2013 - Dec 2019 · 6 yrs 2 mos

  • Managing Director at Martinair
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2019 · 7 yrs

    Martinair Cargo operating carrier Regional Jet Center (MRO) Martinair Flight Acadamy