SVP Cargo Sales & Network Planning
Qatar Airways

Elisabeth Oudkerk (Liesbeth), holds more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. She joined Qatar Airways Cargo in October 2022 as Senior Vice President Cargo Sales and Network Planning,  responsible for worldwide cargo sales and network planning at Qatar Airways Cargo, while also focusing on digital transformation to improve customer support as well internal processes, mainly digitalisation which is a key element in the cargo carrier’s new approach to business and its VISION 2027 strategy. 

Prior to joining Qatar Airways Cargo, she was responsible for ground handling of outstations at Air France and KLM. Before that, she was in charge of Digital Transformation of KLM. The program started in 2016 where she built the Digital Studio and created and managed several key digital innovations, while also contributing to the kickstart of KLM’s sustainability program. Prior to that, she held various positions amongst others, in key areas of Network Planning, Cargo, Operations Control and Information Management at the airline. 

Liesbeth holds a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering and Business Administration.