Pieter Elbers
President and Chief Executive Officer, KLM · Netherlands
Pieter Elbers is the CEO of KLM. Elbers is based in the Netherlands. Elbers was born in 1970 in Schiedam.
Dutch airline executive who served as President and CEO of KLM from 2014 to 2023. Started his career at KLM in 1992 and held various managerial positions in the Netherlands and abroad before joining the Managing Board as Chief Operating Officer in 2011.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Pieter Elbers' departure from IndiGo, where he served as CEO before stepping down with immediate effect in March 2026. Multiple reports have noted this resignation came months after the airline experienced significant operational disruptions, with Rahul Bhatia assuming interim leadership following Elbers' exit.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- May 11, 1970 · Schiedam
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Awards
- Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau
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Pieter Elbers: FAQ
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