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Paul Terstegge

Chief Executive Officer, Transavia · Netherlands

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-13

Paul Terstegge is the CEO of Transavia. Terstegge is based in the Netherlands. Terstegge was born in 1975.

Paul Terstegge is a 50-year-old aviation executive who became CEO of Transavia in February 2026. He previously served as Executive Vice President of Inflight Services at KLM and held various management and commercial roles within the Air France-KLM Group, including positions in Paris and international markets.

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Recent coverage has focused on the operational challenges facing Transavia under Paul Terstegge's leadership, with reports highlighting rising fuel costs prompting budget reductions and potential layoffs at the airline. Earlier coverage marked Terstegge's appointment as chief executive in late 2025, positioning the role around growth and sustainability objectives.

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Born
1975
Citizenship
Kingdom of the Netherlands

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