Siginon aviation appoints Maarten Klinjstra as its new GM

Siginon Aviation has announced the appointment of Maarten Klinjstra as the new General Manager. Maarten, a South African joins Siginon Group, having been previously stationed as the Regional Director, Cargo Sales of Martinair Cargo in South Africa.

He will oversee the general management of all Siginon Aviation operations at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Eldoret International Airport in Kenya.

As a seasoned aviation and air cargo industry professional with diverse experience in international stations notably Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria he has also provided regional oversight in strategic African markets such as DR Congo, Zambia, Ethiopia and Nigeria.

Commenting on his appointment, Meshack Kipturgo, Managing Director Siginon Group said “We are very confident that Maarten’s capabilities to position Siginon Aviation as the market leader in quality Ground and Cargo Handling Services in Kenya as well as establish strong partnerships with airlines, the shippers and regulators against a background of cooperation, compliance and service delivery. We are certain that the Kenya aviation industry will benefit with the development of a team of consummate cargo professionals delivering the highest standards and best practices in the industry” Kipturgo added.

He said the logistics firm’s commitment is focused on being a World-Class Logistics Company’ benchmarked against constant improvement, personnel development and the application of technological innovations in the industry.