Jan-Tjitte Meindersma

Jan-Tjitte Meindersma was born and raised near Maastricht. He holds a Master’s degree in Medicine from Maastricht University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Trium, a triple-degree programme offered by NYU Stern, HEC Paris and the London School of Economics.

From 1997 to 2024, Jan-Tjitte pursued a career in the corporate sector. He began at OC&C Strategy Consultants, assisting major European companies with strategic decisions.

Between 2000 and 2012, Jan-Tjitte held various leadership roles at Air France KLM. He worked in strategy, business development, finance, technology and aircraft-fleet management. Based in Paris for eight years, he contributed to key projects such as the Air France-KLM merger, the integration of Martinair into KLM and the strategic overhaul of KLM’s aircraft engine business.

From 2012 to 2024, Jan-Tjitte served as an interim executive board member for major European corporations, focusing on corporate transformations and restructurings. He held board positions in the aviation, childcare, automotive, logistics and retail sectors. His final interim role (2019-2024) was as Chief Transformation Officer at European fast-fashion retailer C&A, where he oversaw the company's large-scale transformation.

During his career, Jan-Tjitte took a sabbatical year to pursue personal interests in nature restoration and LGBTQ+ community support. He volunteered as a ranger and advisor to the executive board of Natuurmonumenten Nederland, a leading Dutch nature preservation organisation. His interests in nature restoration and the LGBTQ+ community remain integral to his extracurricular activities.