AFI KLM E&M Announces Leadership Transition: Martijn de Vries Appointed Senior Vice President Commercial
Paris, Amstelveen, 2nd of February 2026 - Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M is pleased to announce the appointment of Martijn de Vries as Senior Vice President (SVP) Commercial, effective 1 st of April 2026. Martijn will succeed Pierre Teboul, who will retire after a distinguished career with AFI KLM E&M.
Martijn brings a wealth of experience to the role, having dedicated a total of 25 years to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in a variety of finance, commercial, and operational leadership positions. After earning his master’s degree (MA) in business economics at Amsterdam VU University, Martijn began his journey with KLM as a Finance trainee. Over the last ten years, he has held several finance roles across the Corporate, Cargo, and Engineering & Maintenance divisions and completed a MSc in Finance & Control. Transitioning to commercial and operational leadership, Martijn spent a total of 20 years within Engineering & Maintenance, including roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, he was Managing Director of EPCOR B.V., a 100% MRO subsidiary of AFI KLM E&M, and since September 2021, he serves his role as Vice President of KLM Engine Services.
“We are delighted to welcome Martijn de Vries as our new Senior Vice President Commercial,” stated by Anne Brachet, Executive Vice President Air France – KLM Engineering & Maintenance. “His deep expertise, proven leadership, and commitment to AFI KLM E&M’s values make him exceptionally well-suited to lead us into our next chapter. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Pierre Teboul for his years of dedicated service and wish him a fulfilling retirement.”
Martijn de Vries commented: “I am honored to take on this new role at AFI KLM E&M and grateful for the trust placed in me by the company’s leadership. Having spent my career at KLM and in the AFI KLM E&M domain, I have witnessed first-hand the dedication and passion of our joint teams across all divisions. I look forward to building on Pierre Teboul’s outstanding legacy and working closely with colleagues throughout the organization to drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. Together, we will continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers and partners as an industry leader. I am excited for the opportunities ahead and committed to supporting our people and customers as we navigate the future of aviation.”
About AFI KLM E&M
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider. With a workforce of over 13,000, AFI KLM E&M offers comprehensive technical support for airlines, ranging from engineering and line maintenance to engine overhaul, aero structure, and fan thrust reverser support, as well as the management, repair, and supply of aircraft components, structured around a powerful logistics network. AFI KLM E&M supports almost 3,000 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines.
