The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed Roos Bakker, manager of business development and contract management at CTSN, as its next chair for the 2026-2027 term.

Roos Bakker has served as vice chair of TIACA alongside Emir Pineda, director of marketing and air service development at Miami International Airport, for the past two years.

"Steven Polmans has led the Association for the past 6 years and together with the Board has implemented a transformation program that has aligned TIACA's activities and services to the needs of today's air cargo industry," TIACA Director General Glyn Hughes said.

"Membership has grown significantly during this period, and we have launched some highly relevant industry programs such as our Sustainability Insights, Roadmap, BlueSky program, annual ACF and an enhanced Awards portfolio.  Stevens leadership has been instrumental in securing the success that TIACA is today, and his dedication to improving the organization has been inspirational.  We now look forward to working with Roos as she steers TIACA to even higher levels of success."

Steven Polmans, TIACA Chair, reflected on his tenure, stating:

"It has been an absolute privilege to have been TIACA’s Chair for the past six years, working with some exceptional vice chairs—initially Sanjiv Ghadia, CEO of Astral Aviation, who worked tirelessly with me as we implemented a transformation strategy, and more recently with Roos and Emir as we launched several new initiatives."

"I am proud of what we have achieved, and I look forward to remaining on the board and supporting Roos in her new role."

Meanwhile, the incoming TIACA Chair also welcomed her appointment.

"I am very honored to have been elected as the incoming TIACA Chair, following Steven's footsteps will be a difficult challenge but I am confident that the Board and great TIACA team will help me through the transition period," Bakker said.

"This is an exciting time for air cargo with a number of challenges affecting global trade, supply chain safety, security and operational efficiency and we need TIACA to enhance its value to support the industry in achieving even greater success. I am very much looking forward to this opportunity," she added.

TIACA stated that the election for two vice chairs is underway, and results will be announced upon completion.

The term of office for the chair and vice chairs will officially begin at the close of the TIACA Air Cargo Forum, scheduled for Nov. 3–6, 2025, in Abu Dhabi.