Our governance

LVNL's management structure consists of an Executive Board, a Management Team and a Supervisory Board.

Executive Committee

The Executive Board is responsible for the day-to-day management of LVNL, representing the company legally and in all other respects. Board members are appointed by the Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management, based on recommendations from the Supervisory Board. New board members are appointed for a period of four years. They may be reappointed for a maximum period of four years. The LVNL board follows the principles of collegial management. The board manages the organisation and its business activities.

The allocation of tasks among the board members is set out in the LVNL Board Regulations. Board members are jointly responsible for the tasks set out in the Aviation Act. The chair of the board has a special position. Without prejudice to the principles of collegial management, they are the primary contact for LVNL's results and overall performance.

  • Joost Meijs

    Function
    Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
    Department
    Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
    Appointed
    Appointed on: November 1, 2025
  • Marlou Banning

    Function
    Chief Financial Officer
    Department
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
    Appointed
    Appointed on: August 8, 2016
    Reappointed
    Reappointed on: August 8, 2021
  • Ronald Dubbeldam

    Function
    Chief Information Officer (CIO)
    Department
    Management team
    Appointed
    Appointed on: March 15, 2026

Management Team

To fulfil its responsibilities and manage day-to-day operations, the Executive Board regularly consults with the management team. During these consultations, the Executive Board shares organisation-wide information to inform decision-making. The MT is also consulted on decisions to be made by or on behalf of the Executive Board.

  • Mark van Knippenberg

    Function
    Chief Operations Officer (COO)
    Department
    Operations
  • Jurgen van Avermaete

    Function
    General Manager
    Department
    Training Organisation
  • Maartje van der Helm

    Function
    General Manager
    Department
    Performance & Development
  • Malou van der Pal

    Function
    General Manager
    Department
    Regional Unit
  • Olivia Winkelman

    Function
    Manager
    Department
    Human Resources

Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board oversees the activities of the Management Board and provides advisory assistance. Members of the Supervisory Board are appointed by the Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management for a maximum term of four years, and may be reappointed once for a further term of up to four years. The Supervisory Board consists of:

  • Wim Kuijken

    Function
    Chairman
    Department
    Supervisory Board
    Appointed
    First appointment: April 1, 2019
    Reappointed
    Reappointed until: March 31, 2027
  • Mariken Schoenmakers

    Function
    Member
    Department
    Supervisory Board
    Appointed
    First appointment: October 1, 2020
    Reappointed
    Reappointed until: September 30, 2028
  • Jacco Hoekstra

    Function
    Member
    Department
    Supervisory Board
    Appointed
    First appointment: January 1, 2025
    Reappointed
    Appointed until: December 31, 2028
  • Roelien Ritsema van Eck

    Function
    Member
    Department
    Supervisory Board
    Appointed
    First appointment: January 1, 2025
    Reappointed
    Appointed until: December 31, 2028