Samuel Speltdoorn

Global Head of Healthcare Solutions, NX Group

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Responsible for leading the global healthcare solutions strategy at Nippon Express Group, ensuring compliance, innovation, and excellence across complex supply chains for pharmaceutical and life sciences clients. Nippon Express Group is a leading global logistics and transportation company based in Japan, providing comprehensive supply chain solutions across air, sea, and land in over 50 countries, ranked 5th largest in the world as per 2025. Academic background includes an MSc in Air Transport Management (Cranfield University), a Bachelor’s in Aeronautical Engineering, and a Postgraduate in Advanced Business Management. Recognized for a strategic mindset, hands-on leadership, and a strong passion for solving intricate industry challenges. Deeply engaged with trends in global logistics, healthcare distribution, and cold chain innovation.

Experience

  • Global Head, Healthcare Solutions at NX GROUP (NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP)
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Advisory Board Member at Pharma.Aero
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Brussels Airport Company (5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Business & Network Development Manager Cargo
      Apr 2023 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs

    • Cargo Business Development Manager
      Mar 2020 - Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Member Board of Directors at Pharma.Aero
    Dec 2022 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Virgin Atlantic (London Area, United Kingdom)
    • Executive, Business Change - Cargo
      Jan 2019 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Manager, Cargo Revenue Optimisation
      Jun 2018 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Route Revenue Manager - Cargo
      Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Accountable for implementing Virgin Atlantics Cargo revenue management strategies through rigorous, constant and forensic evaluation and analysis to maximise gross contribution and optimise cargo capacity.