The aviation sector is one of the most complex critical infrastructure environments in Europe, where cybersecurity, operational safety, and global connectivity intersect. Airlines, airports, and aviation service providers rely on highly interconnected digital systems, making strong cyber leadership essential to maintaining operational resilience and passenger trust.
Across the Netherlands, a growing community of security leaders is shaping how aviation organizations defend against evolving threats while balancing regulatory pressure, operational uptime, and innovation. From airport CISOs to airline cybersecurity strategists, these professionals represent some of the most influential aviation cybersecurity leaders in the Netherlands today.
Below are several individuals helping define the future of aviation cyber resilience in the Dutch ecosystem.
Hedzer Komduur — Director Safety and Environment and CISO, Royal Schiphol Group
As Director Safety and Environment and Chief Information Security Officer at Royal Schiphol Group, Hedzer Komduur plays a pivotal role in safeguarding one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs. Schiphol Airport’s operational environment spans everything from passenger systems to airside operations and international logistics, requiring a comprehensive approach to safety and cybersecurity.
Komduur’s responsibilities extend beyond traditional IT security. He oversees the airport’s HSE Office, Airport Fire Brigade, and Crisis & Safety Training while chairing the organization’s Information Security Board. His role also involves coordinating with national and international stakeholders, including participation in the Regional Policy Team of Safety Region Kennemerland during crises or disruptions affecting the airport.
Bram van Altena — Director KL CISO, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
With more than two decades at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Bram van Altena represents one of the most experienced cybersecurity leaders in Dutch aviation. As Director and CISO for KLM, he leads the airline’s efforts to protect complex global IT infrastructure, operational systems, and customer platforms.
Van Altena’s long tenure within the airline provides a rare combination of institutional knowledge and modern cybersecurity strategy. Under his leadership, KLM continues strengthening cyber resilience across operations, an increasingly critical task as airlines face heightened regulatory requirements and rising digital threats targeting aviation networks.
Serge Christiaans — Aviation Sector Lead & Advisory Board Member, CI-ISAC International
Serge Christiaans brings a uniquely multidisciplinary perspective to aviation cybersecurity. With over 18 years of experience in cybersecurity and data privacy, and a background as both a military and commercial airline captain, he bridges operational aviation expertise with digital risk management.
Currently serving as Aviation Sector Lead and Advisory Board Member at CI-ISAC International, Christiaans contributes to industry-wide intelligence sharing and collaboration. His work spans cybersecurity strategy, geopolitics, and threat intelligence, helping organizations understand how global cyber risks intersect with aviation operations and national security considerations.
Tako Huisman — Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Air France-KLM
As Deputy CISO for Air France-KLM at Schiphol, Tako Huisman plays a key role in securing one of Europe’s largest airline groups. Working within the CIO and Information Services leadership teams, he helps coordinate cybersecurity strategy across the group’s international operations.
Huisman’s background includes extensive experience in IT operations, datacenter management, and business continuity. In recent years, his focus has been on evolving the CISO organization within Air France-KLM, moving from traditional policy-driven models to more agile security practices embedded within business units, addressing areas such as identity management, risk, and regulatory compliance.
Béatrice Cadet — Security Manager Cyber Intelligence, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Cyber threat intelligence is becoming a cornerstone of aviation security, and Béatrice Cadet is helping advance that discipline within KLM. As Security Manager for Cyber Intelligence, she focuses on translating complex threat landscapes into actionable insights for leadership and operational teams.
Cadet’s background in psychology provides an uncommon lens for understanding adversaries, insider risk, and the human dimension of cyber defense. By connecting threat intelligence with decision-making, she helps ensure that KLM’s security strategy remains aligned with evolving risks across the global aviation ecosystem.
Marc Leymonerie — Group CISO, Air France-KLM
Marc Leymonerie has been a central figure in aviation cybersecurity for more than a decade. As Group Chief Information Security Officer for Air France-KLM, he oversees security strategy, compliance, and risk management across the airline group’s international operations.
In addition to leading cybersecurity programs, Leymonerie is active in industry collaboration initiatives and serves as President of CSIRT Aviation France. His work reflects a growing trend in aviation security leadership: combining operational security management with broader ecosystem coordination among airlines, regulators, and cybersecurity communities.
Robert Vroon — Chief Information Security Officer & Data Protection Officer, Transavia
Robert Vroon leads cybersecurity and privacy strategy for Transavia, the Dutch low-cost airline within the Air France-KLM group. As CISO and Data Protection Officer, he oversees the development of the airline’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).
Vroon’s role involves ensuring compliance with regulations such as NIS2, GDPR, and EASA Part-IS while strengthening the airline’s cyber resilience through preventive, detective, and reactive security measures. His pragmatic leadership style focuses on making cybersecurity a business enabler rather than simply a compliance requirement.
Michiel Pouw — Head of Information Security, Risk & Resilience, Corendon
Michiel Pouw brings a broader operational security perspective to aviation through his work with Corendon, a travel company that operates its own airline and hospitality services. As Head of Information Security, Risk & Resilience, he focuses on building integrated security frameworks that support the company’s end-to-end travel ecosystem.
Prior to his current role, Pouw served as Director of Safety, Compliance & Security, demonstrating a strong connection between safety management and cybersecurity practices. His work highlights how modern aviation organizations increasingly align cyber risk management with broader operational resilience strategies.
The Expanding Role of Aviation CISOs in the Netherlands
The Dutch aviation sector continues to evolve as digital transformation reshapes airline operations, passenger services, and airport infrastructure. As threats grow more sophisticated, cybersecurity leadership is becoming deeply embedded across aviation organizations, from CISOs at airlines to intelligence specialists and risk leaders working behind the scenes.
These professionals represent just a portion of the experts shaping aviation cybersecurity today. For readers interested in broader industry leadership across sectors, explore our growing list of CISOs to watch, where we spotlight security leaders helping define the future of cyber resilience.