Maastricht Aachen Airport appoints Pascale De Mieter to lead cargo ops

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has appointed Pascale De Mieter as cargo sales executive, reinforcing the airport’s commitment to expanding its cargo handling operations.

In her new role, De Mieter will focus on driving growth in high-demand verticals such as perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and vulnerable cargo, says an official release. "She will support the Head of Commercial Development, whose remit includes both cargo and passenger services."

De Mieter says: "MST is a bold, forward-thinking airport with untapped potential, and for me, joining this team is a natural evolution. I’ve sat on nearly every side of the air cargo table: airlines, forwarding, charter brokerage, and most recently in a high-tech environment driving the digitalisation of airfreight agreements. Now, it’s time to bring all that experience to the airport side.

"What sets MST apart is its agility, something you rarely find at airports. Pair that with its strategic location, and you have a powerful platform to meet complex cargo demands. I’m excited to build momentum here and push boundaries."

De Mieter brings over 23 years of air cargo expertise including senior roles at Air Belgium, where she launched and led cargo handling operations and at CAL Cargo Airlines in Liège, a specialist in non-standard cargo, the release added.

"With over two decades of experience spanning forwarding, ground handling and airline operations, Pascale brings a 360-degree view of the cargo supply chain to Maastricht Aachen Airport,” says Dean Boljuncic, Head of Commercial Development, MST. "Her expertise in pharma and cold chain, and her proven ability to scale niche cargo operations, make her a valuable asset as we grow our position in high-value and time-sensitive markets.

"Pascale’s strong industry network, commercial drive and hands-on mindset align perfectly with MST’s vision to deliver agile, direct cargo solutions to our customers."