NETHERLANDS. Royal Schiphol Group Chief Financial Officer Els de Groot is to leave her role in spring 2017, once the 2016 financial year has been closed.
She will depart after five years in the position. “It was my decision to leave Schiphol,” de Groot said. “It was a difficult one, because Schiphol is a terrific organisation where I’ve had great colleagues. But after five years, I’m ready for a new challenge.”
Royal Schiphol Group President and CEO Jos Nijhuis said: “I would have liked to have kept Els as a part of our management team and organisation for longer, but I respect her decision.
“Els has played a key role in making Schiphol a more future-focused and transparent organisation. She has a sharp eye and an exacting mind, and a calm and thoughtful management style. Thanks to her efforts, we have made strides in the areas of finance, asset and project management, procurement, ICT and risk management. I am sad to see such a wonderful colleague and skilled member of the Schiphol team go. I wish her all the best in her future endeavours”.
Chairwoman Louise Gunning-Schepers commented: “Her departure will be a great loss for Schiphol. The Supervisory Board will quickly begin the search for a [replacement].”
