Neutral Air Partner hires head of GSSA network and airline development for NAV

Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has appointed Ralph van Eijk as head of GSSA network and airline development at NAV (Neutral Aviation Specialists).

NAV, launched by NAP in 2017, is a global group of air cargo management companies, GSSAs, virtual airlines, aviation consultants, charter brokers and carriers, committed to delivering neutral value-added services to the aviation and logistics community. 

With two decades of experience in the aviation cargo industry, van Eijk has, over the years, served in various positions for multiple airlines, including Korean Air Cargo, Finnair, and Saudia Cargo.

Progressing from a loadmaster on a Boeing 747F to roles such as corporate sales manager and cargo manager, van Eijk has amassed extensive experience in key markets spanning Western Europe, the Middle East, North-South America, and Asia Pacific.

From 2017 to 2021, he held the position of commercial director at IAS Inter Aviation Services, a GSSA with offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Arab Emirates.

In February 2021, van Eijk established his own interim management and consultancy company, named Chéváro, after his two sons, Ché and Alváro.

Christos Spyrou, NAP chief executive and founder, said: “Following the philosophy that permeates the entire NAP ecosystem of networks, NAV equips its partners with a platform and the tools to engage with like-minded professionals who share the same passion for the cargo GSSA & brokerage business. I view Ralph’s appointment as an excellent opportunity and a significant step forward for the future of our SME Cargo GSSA and aviation community.

“With Ralph’s network and capabilities to connect the right products and persons within the Air Cargo Industry, we can deliver a unique value proposition for our members. Our key objective is to partner with our GSSA members and set new standards of excellence by jointly developing new total cargo management products and delivering innovative cargo solutions to the aviation and logistics communit. Our goal is to empower members to seamlessly, efficiently, profitably, and sustainably scale air cargo trade capacity.”

Ralph van Eijk added: “My assignment with NAV expands the current network of independent GSSAs around the world. As I am already involved with some outstanding GSSA partners in different regions, we can offer airlines the quality they are looking for—an all-encompassing contact who will bring the best for both worlds.

“We can deliver innovative services to the Air Cargo Community, providing strategic regional solutions and strengthening partnerships to empower all the members.”