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Schiphol boss and mayor swapped jobs for a day: ‘To understand each other better’

Schiphol boss and mayor swapped jobs for a day: ‘To understand each other better’

To celebrate Schiphol Airport's 110th anniversary, airport CEO Pieter van Oord and Haarlemmermeer Mayor Marianne Schuurmans-Wijdeven swapped roles for one day. The initiative was designed to foster mutual understanding regarding the challenges and economic importance of the airport for the local municipality.

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