Albert Plesman
Dutch businessman (1889-1953) · Netherlands · On the map · Founders · Died at 64
Albert Plesman was a Dutch pioneer in aviation and the first administrator and later director of the KLM, the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name.
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Until his death, he was its CEO for over 35 years and was also on the board of the Dutch airline, which was to become one of the most important airlines in the world under his leadership.
