Brussels Airport head of cargo Steven Polmans has been appointed to TIACA’s board of directors.

Polmans pledged to continue encouraging greater collaboration across the supply chain to cope with a rapidly changing industry.

“I strongly believe that more cooperation between all stakeholders is to the benefit of our industry,” said Polmans.

“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.

Polmans has more than 15 years’ experience in the aviation industry and is also the chairman of the newly-established Air Cargo Belgium Association based at Brussels Airport.

Prior to joining BAC, Polmans worked for ground handler Aviapartner Cargo.

Polmans joined BAC in 2010 and was appointed Head of Cargo in 2012. He oversees the development and implementation of the airport’s overall cargo strategy.

“Steven’s experience and energy will be a welcome addition to our Board,” said outgoing TIACA secretary general Doug Brittin.