Background
Wijk, Leo M. van was born on October 18, 1946 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Wijk, Leo M. van was born on October 18, 1946 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Master in econometrics, Amsterdam University, 1971.
Positions in Automation Services KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Amsterdam, 1971—1977, positions with cargo division, 1977—1979, manager cargo marketing, 1983—1984, deputy vice president KLM marketing, 1983—1984, vice president KLM marketing, 1984—1987, deputy to the senior vice president commercial services, 1987—1989, senior vice president corporation development, 1989—1991, managing director, 1991—1997, chief operating officer, 1997, president, Chief Executive Officer, 1997—2007. Chairman Association European Airlines, 2002. Board directors Northwest Airlines, since 1991.
Advisory council American Business Media AMRO Holding. Supervisory board Martinair, Aegon N.V., Randstad Holding N.V., TUI The Netherlands N.V., The Netherlands Board of Tourism, Kennemer Gasthuis.
Married Betty van Wijk. 2 children.