Diederik Pen
Energizer · DISC type IDiederik Pen is the President of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer, leveraging over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. His career includes leadership roles at Wizz Air and Martinair, with a focus on operational excellence and strategic growth. He holds an MBA from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Beyond his professional life, Diederik is a committed family man who publicly shares pride in his children. He is passionate about humanitarian causes, having participated in a 10-day trip to the Dominican Republic with 55 colleagues to build homes for local families in partnership with LiveDifferent.
He was instrumental in navigating WestJet through major operational challenges, including severe weather events and labor negotiations.
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