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Anko Van der Werff

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President & CEO at SAS - Scandinavian Airlines
📍 Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Anko van der Werff is the President & CEO of SAS - Scandinavian Airlines, leading its business transformation. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Leiden University, his extensive aviation career includes serving as CEO of Avianca. Colleagues praise his blend of intelligence, strategic leadership, and human touch.

Outside of his executive roles, he is passionate about how travel connects cultures and is deeply interested in the intersection of aviation, technology, and sports. He is actively involved in professional football in his home country, the Netherlands, through a board position with the top league.

He believes that aviation is the "biggest team sport in business" and is also the Chairman of the Board for the popular flight-tracking service Flightradar24.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
President & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
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Priorities

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Airline Transformation
He is currently leading the SAS FORWARD plan to reshape the company into a more resilient and competitive airline, drawing on previous turnaround experience.
In-Flight Technology
Recently highlighted the successful implementation of high-speed Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on SAS flights, showing a focus on enhancing the passenger experience through new tech.
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Career

Work history

7-2021
President & CEO
SAS - Scandinavian Airlines
6-2023
Member of the Board of Governors
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
12-2025
Chairman of the Board
Flightradar24
3-2024
Member of Supervisory Board
Eredivisie CV
10-2025
Harvard Business School Alumni Board Member
Harvard Business School
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Education
2008 - 2008
Graduate
Harvard Business School
1994 - 1999
Masters
Leiden University
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