Ivan Klok

Background

About Ivan Klok

Profile: With 20 years of experience in military and civil aviation, I bring strong expertise to my role as Key Account Director & CS Team Coordinator at Patria Netherlands BV. During my military career, including deployments to Afghanistan, I developed leadership, teamwork, and attention to detail. As a Senior Loadmaster Instructor for the C-130H Hercules, I gained deep knowledge of aviation operations. In the civilian sector, I built experience in sales, operations, and quality management, working with aerospace and defense customers. Current Role: At Patria Netherlands BV, I focus on: Manufacturing and supplying military aviation parts Managing MRO Component Services together with our Netherlands-based team Developing business strategies and market growth Building strong partnerships in the defense and aerospace industry With my background in military aviation, manufacturing, and MRO, I work to strengthen Patria’s position in the defense sector and ensure we deliver high-quality solutions to our customers. Company Overview: Patria is an international provider of defense, security, and aviation life cycle support services, including MRO, and manufacturing. We help military and aerospace customers with high-quality equipment, operational readiness, and performance development.