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Jurjan Knol

Critic · DISC type C
VP Marketing | EMEA at Embraer
📍 Netherlands

Jurjan is the VP of Marketing for the EMEA region at Embraer, with over a decade of experience at aviation leaders like Airbus and Transavia. A Cranfield University alumnus, his expertise covers airline marketing, fleet planning, and business development in the global aeronautics industry.

Described as having an entrepreneurial spirit, Jurjan is a calm and persistent team player who excels at building international relationships. He has a keen interest in the business strategies of companies like KLM and insights from the Harvard Business Review.

He played a key role in a landmark order for Embraers E195-E2 jets from the Amsterdam-based company TrueNoord, significantly boosting the aircrafts presence in Europe.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
VP Marketing | EMEA
Job Level
Senior
Location
Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Jurjan shows up

Information Seeker
Objective Thinker
Critic

Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Jurjan cares about

E2 Jet Program
He actively promotes the Embraer E195-E2 jet, celebrating its growing footprint and recent landmark orders that are expanding its presence in Europe and globally.
European Aviation Market
His role focuses on the EMEA region, where he is involved in high-profile industry events like the Dubai Airshow and securing deals with European partners.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
VP Marketing | EMEA
Embraer
8-2024 - 12-2024
Marketing Director
Embraer
8-2023 - 8-2024
Airline Marketing Director
Airbus
3-2020 - 8-2023
Airline Marketing Manager
Airbus
10-2013 - 3-2020
Airline Marketing Manager
Airbus
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Media appearances

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Education
2005 - 2006
Master of Science
Cranfield University
2000 - 2005
BSc
University of Amsterdam
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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