Jeffrey Robin van Haeften is a distinguished professional with a robust background in the fields of leadership and business development. His educational journey includes notable highlights such as completing the Orchestrating Winning Performance program at IMD Lausanne, engaging in the Global Business Consortium at the London Business School, and participating in the Leadership Development Program at Nyenrode Business University. In his current role as the Senior Vice President of Cargo Commercial Worldwide at Emirates SkyCargo, Jeffrey is responsible for driving the commercial vision and strategy for the cargo division and showcases his exceptional leadership skills on a global scale. Jeffrey has over 5 years of experience leading commercial teams in the air cargo industry. He has in-depth knowledge of global supply chain management, distribution channels, and commercial cargo strategy. At Emirates SkyCargo, Jeffrey leads a global team focused on developing customer relationships and partnerships to drive incremental revenue. He provides strategic direction to ensure revenue targets are met across all regions. Jeffrey also oversees the implementation of processes to identify and evaluate new business opportunities to support Emirates SkyCargo’s expansion. He is focused on increasing market share and optimizing Emirates’ positioning in the air cargo market globally.

His previous roles at Emirates SkyCargo, including VP The Americas, VP Europe & Global Sales, and VP Global Sales, demonstrate his extensive experience and expertise in the aviation industry. Prior to his tenure at Emirates, Jeffrey held key positions at CEVA Logistics and DHL Global Forwarding, where he contributed significantly to areas such as product and solution design, tender review, tradelane budgeting, and integrated trade management. His responsibilities also extended to partnership building with carriers and forwarders, actively steering global results, and coordinating freight management on a global level. Fluent in English and Dutch, with moderate proficiency in German, Jeffrey’s interests include family, skiing, and traveling. His diverse skill set and commitment to excellence have played a pivotal role in his successful career trajectory.