Corporate governance

Liesbeth Tielemans

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Eric Van Hal

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Béatrice Beitmann

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Nicolas Darnaud

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Anaïs Robin

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Thomas Hütsch

In 2021, Thomas Hütsch assumed the position of NHV Group CEO, having initially joined the company as Chief Operating Officer.

Before his tenure at NHV, Mr. Hütsch served at the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil Club (ADAC) in Germany. During his time there, he held leadership positions at ADAC Luftfahrt Technik GmbH and ADAC HEMS Academy GmbH, overseeing their complete operations, business strategies, and overall growth.

Prior to his work at ADAC, Thomas Hütsch gained valuable experience at Airbus Helicopters, where he held various roles, including Vice President & Service Chief Engineer for Commercial Helicopters, Director of Repair & Overhaul Customer Support, Programme Manager for Bo105, EC135, and BK117 families, as well as fulfilling responsibilities as a Safety and Reliability Engineer and Certification and Flight Test Engineer.

His visionary leadership and steadfast dedication to success have propelled the company toward uncharted horizons, nurturing a culture of innovation and excellence.

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Nele Ghesquiere

In 2018, Nele transitioned to NHV Group in the role of Group Business Controller. Her remarkable contributions and adept financial acumen were quickly recognised, and she was subsequently appointed as Vice President of Finance in January 2022. Nele's outstanding leadership and her instrumental role in guiding the company through a challenging period of expansion led to her promotion to Chief Finance Officer.

She played a crucial part in reshaping NHV Group into a prominent player in the helicopter industry, successfully navigating the company through the intricate landscape of macroeconomic challenges within our market.

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Bart Strubbe

Bart Strubbe started his professional career in 1991 - 2001 in the financial sector where he worked as an M&A consultant and private equity specialist across a wide range of economic sectors such as transport/logistics and industrial production.

2001 - 2011, Bart was the CFO of Refresco Benelux, until he accepted the challenge to become CEO of Le Pain Quotidien in Belgium and France. In 2019, Bart chose for a more project-oriented turn in his career.

He joined NHV in 2020 to support management in the execution of its business plan. Bart holds the position of Chief Development and Improvement Officer, and has been instrumental to splitting off unprofitable contracts, divesting uncomplimentary businesses and refocusing NHV’s main areas of focus. 

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Mike Gislam

Mike has vast experience in the Aviation Industry, and was initially appointed as the Base Manager for NHV Norwich in 2012. His deep understanding into the NHV operations saw his role develop to become the Managing Director and Accountable Manager of the NHV UK Division, which he will continue alongside his role as the Operations Director, North Sea Energy.

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Jamie John

Jamie is a highly accomplished professional with an aviation career spanning over two decades. In 2012 Jamie initially joined the NHV group as part of the flight operations team in Norwich.

Over the years, he's taken on various roles, from Base Manager in Den Helder and Aberdeen to Vice President of Oil and Gas, ultimately becoming the Commercial Director of NHV Group's North Sea Energy division.

Jamie's vision centres on nurturing a strong customer base, fostering business sustainability, and driving growth while maintaining the highest standards of safety and service. His dedication ensures NHV Group consistently delivers excellence to its clients.

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Bram De Backer

Bram is the Commercial and Technical Director for Helicopter Services (Europe & West Africa).

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Bart Sinnaeve

Bart Sinnaeve's journey at NHV began as a pilot in 2005. Over the years, he has amassed a wide-ranging skill set, progressing through roles such as Search and Rescue Captain, CRM Instructor, Base Manager and Vice President for the Maritime Services.

Today, he serves as the Director of Operations for the Helicopter Services division in Europe and West Africa.

Bart is dedicated to the vision of growing this business unit to be a financially sustainable diversification of the Oil and Gas unit.

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