Kirsten de Bruijn is a seasoned air cargo executive with a distinguished track record across several of the industry’s leading global carriers. She most recently served as Executive Vice President, Cargo at WestJet, where she built and scaled the airline’s cargo business and led its strategic transformation. Prior to joining WestJet, Kirsten held the position of Senior vice president, cargo sales and network planning at Qatar Airways Cargo, one of the world’s largest and most influential cargo operators. Her earlier career also includes key commercial positions within other major international airlines, contributing to her deep expertise in cargo strategy, revenue management, and operational excellence.
Known for her forward-thinking leadership and ability to build high-performing global teams, Kirsten has become a respected voice in air cargo transformation, digitalization, and customer-centric innovation. She holds executive education credentials from London Business School and maintains an extensive international network across the aviation and logistics sectors.