Conny Braams and Ugo de Carolis join Royal Schiphol Group’s Supervisory Board

Conny Braams and Ugo de Carolis are joining Royal Schiphol Group’s Supervisory Board. They succeed Simone Brummelhuis and Declan Collier, who are stepping down. Royal Schiphol Group shareholders appointed Braams and De Carolis for a period of four years at the general shareholders meeting.

Conny Braams was Chief Digital and Commercial Officer at Unilever and member of the executive committee until 2023. She was responsible for the company’s worldwide digital and commercial transformation. Before that, she held various managament positions at Unilever in Europe and Asia.

People-oriented leadership
The Supervisory Board has appointed Braams due to her broad experience with transformation, leadership in large international organisations and supervisory roles. Her knowledge of organisational change, people-oriented leadership, retail management and consumer experiences aligns with Schiphol’s challenge to continue innovating and improving as a home for world travellers in the Netherlands. Braams will serve as chair of the People Committee within the Supervisory Board.

International experience in airport operations
Ugo de Carolis is CEO of MSX International. From 2016 to 2020, he was CEO of Aeroporti di Roma, where he was responsible for the operation and development of Rome’s airports. During that period, the airport made a significant leap in quality and was recognised as the best airport in Europe for several consecutive years.

The Supervisory Board has appointed De Carolis due to his extensive experience in aviation, infrastructure and logistics. His knowledge of airport operations and the improvement of quality and service is a perfect fit for Schiphol as a home base and international hub connecting the Netherlands to the world.

Simone Brummelhuis and Declan Collier step down
As of 14 April 2026, Simone Brummelhuis and Declan Collier are stepping down as members of the Supervisory Board. The board expresses its deep appreciation for their dedication and contribution to Schiphol over the past few years.