Bali, Indonesia — IAS Hospitality (IASH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pieter Harting as the new General Manager of IAS Food Service, Bali, strengthening our inflight catering capabilities and elevating Bali’s position as a destination choice for regional and long-haul airlines.
With over two decades of global airline catering leadership across New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the United States, and Australia, Pieter brings extensive operational expertise and a proven record of transforming catering units into reliable, customer-focused, and commercially competitive facilities. His experience includes senior roles in LSG Group and dnata Catering & Retail, managing operations producing up to 50,000 meals daily for multiple international airlines.
This appointment reinforces IASH’s commitment to delivering world-class inflight catering solutions and driving sustainable growth across the region.
Driving the Next Chapter of Inflight Catering Excellence in Bali In
this leadership role, Pieter will focus on enhancing operational excellence, modernizing processes to global standards, and supporting our team of chefs to drive culinary innovation for our airline partners.
Ariadevi Hermaini, Commercial Director of IAS Hospitality, said: “Pieter’s experience, commercial clarity, and commitment to service excellence make him an outstanding addition to our leadership team. His arrival reinforces our ambition to deliver world-class inflight catering performance from Bali.”
IAS Hospitality works closely with dnata Catering & Retail under a strategic management partnership, leveraging dnata’s global operational expertise to support the ongoing development of Bali’s inflight catering capabilities.
Gareth Rees, Regional Chief Executive Officer for Australia and Southeast Asia, dnata Catering & Retail, said: “We value our partnership with IAS Hospitality and remain committed to supporting the continued development of Indonesia’s inflight catering sector. Pieter’s appointment adds meaningful capability to the operation and supports the strong momentum already building in Bali. We look forward to working alongside IAS Hospitality as they advance the quality and reliability of inflight catering services in the market.”
Strengthening Our Value Proposition for Airlines
IAS Food Service currently supports several major international carriers. Under Pieter’s leadership, the focus will be on delivering consistent product quality, efficient and predictable turnaround performance, and agile solutions for both seasonal and high-density routes.
Pieter Harting, General Manager, Inflight Catering, IAS Food Service, Bali said: “I am excited to lead our catering operations from Denpasar, and build on the strong foundation established by IAS Hospitality and dnata Catering & Retail. My focus will be on delivering exceptional service and operational excellence. We have plenty of combined expertise and we aim to strengthen our partnerships with airlines and support the expansion of premium routes across Southeast Asia.”
“For airlines seeking a reliable, high-quality catering partner in Indonesia, IAS Hospitality stands ready,” he said.
About IAS Hospitality
IAS Hospitality (IASH), a subsidiary of PT Integrasi Aviasi Solusi (IAS) under InJourney Holding, is Indonesia’s leading airport hospitality operator. With 27 premium lounges, 13 concierge and passenger-handling services, and an expanding inflight catering business in Bali, IASH supports millions of passengers annually across 23 airports nationwide.
About Pieter Harting
Throughout his career, Pieter has consistently delivered measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. His accomplishments include driving revenue growth of up to 60% across multiple markets, implementing advanced systems such as Lean Manufacturing, SAP Warehouse Management, and Quintiq scheduling, and stabilizing complex U.S. operations while securing new airline contracts.
Pieter also transformed one of Asia Pacific’s largest catering facilities in Malaysia, doubling output while elevating service standards, and strengthened partnerships with leading international airlines. These achievements highlight his ability to lead diverse teams, execute high-impact operational upgrades, and create sustainable value for airline partners.
