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Speakers 
 Mr Tom Ballantyne,
Chief Correspondent,
Orient Aviation
Tom Ballantyne, Chief Correspondent of the Hong Kong-published Orient Aviation magazine, has 40 years experience in international journalism. Still based in Sydney, Australia, he won the prestigious GE Aircraft Engines Award for the Best Air Transport Submission at the Royal Aerospace Society’s Journalist of the Year Awards in London in 1998. He has since won many other awards. He travels extensively around the world to report on all aspects of the airline industry and will be your chairperson for day one of the event.
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 Mr Chris Barlow,
Chief Executive Officer,
Australia Pacific Airports Corporation
A brand new speaker at the Asia Pacific Aviation Summit, Chris is a panelist on the day one liberalisation panel. Chris has led a distinguished career in the aviation industry that spans over 3 decades. July 2000 brought him to his current post as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Australia Pacific Airports Corporation.
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 Mr Jason Bloom,
Head of Transport Research, Global Equities,
Deutsche Bank AG
Jason Bloom is Head of Transport Research for Deutsche Bank Australia, based in Sydney, focusing on Airlines, Rail, Ports, Freight and Logistics. He joined Deutsche from Air New Zealand where over his four years with the company held various positions including heading up financial planning and analysis and latterly General Manger Business Performance. He will be on the Transport analyst panel of day 1.
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 Mr Callum Brahmah,
Transport Analyst,
Macquarie Bank
Callum is the senior Transport Analyst in Australia. He joined Macquarie in 2002, having previously worked at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu for 2 years in Deloitte Growth Solutions. During his time at Macquarie he has researched the food and beverage industries before moving into his current role. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Australian National University, a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Technology Sydney and a Masters of Commerce from the University of NSW.
In the latest Peter Lee Associates survey for Australia, the Transport team was rated No.1 by the Top 15 domestic institutions.
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 Mr Geoff Buckley,
Managing Director,
Tourism Australia
Geoff was appointed as Managing Director of Tourism Australia on 8 November 2006.
Before joining Tourism Australia , Geoff was Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for Sydney Olympic Park. He will be presenting individually on day 1 and also taking part in the liberalisation panel
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 Mr Dennis Chant,
Managing Director,
Queensland Airports Limited
Dennis Chant is the Managing Director of Queensland Airports Limited, the owner-operator of Gold Coast, Townsville and Mount Isa Airports in Australia. Dennis has had 35 years experience in the aviation, maritime and tourism industries in Australia and internationally.
Dennis Chant is a member of the Board of Airports Council International – Asia Pacific Region and formerly Chairman of Gold Coast Tourism, Australian largest regional tourism organisation. He is a panelist on day of the event.
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Ms Phit Lian Chong,
Chief Executive Officer,
Jetstar Asia
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 Mr Kirby Clark,
Chief Financial Officer,
Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (Melbourne Airport)
Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO of Australia Pacific Airports Corporation, which operates Melbourne and Launceston Airports. Kirby immigrated to Australia in 1984 with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Since leaving PWC in 1987, Kirby has held a number of senior financial roles, including 7 years with the Toronto Dominion Bank and the Victorian Plantation Corporation. Kirby has been in his current role since February 1998
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 Mr Matthew Crowe,
Transport Analyst,
J.P. Morgan Securities Australia Ltd
Matt joined JP Morgan in April 2006 as Transport Analyst. For the previous five years Matt covered the transport sector and several infrastructure and industrial stocks for Commonwealth Securities.
Before working in stock broking Matt spent seven years an economic advisor with NSW Treasury advising the government on competition policy, with particular focus on infrastructure, utilities and transport projects.
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 Mr Tony Davis,
Chief Executive Officer,
Tiger Airways
With over two decades of airline experience, Tony has everyone stunned with Tigers single digit flight prices and rapid expansion into new markets. He will give an address on the development of Tiger as a multinational carrier and share his insights on the opportunities and challenges in being successful in the Asia-Pacific market as a LCC.
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 Mr Andrew Drysdale,
Current Regional Director, Asia/Pacific,
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Singapore
Mr Drysdale is the Summit’s chairman for day 2. He was appointed Regional Vice President for Asia/ Pacific, the first such appointment in IATA. IATA has undergone substantial restructuring and redirection in recent years. Mr. Drysdale has led this change in the Asia/ Pacific region. He has had extensive experience in aviation and tourism in Asia, Australia and the South Pacific. He is a former Aircraft engineer.
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 Mr Howard Eng Hiu-Chor,
Airport Management Director,
Hong Kong Airport Authority
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 Mr Tony Fernandes,
Chief Executive Officer,
Air Asia
Speaking for the first time ever at an Australian conference, the dynamic CEO of Air Asia brings to the conference his insights on expanding into new markets and flying new routes. Recognised for his unique leadership and entrepreneurial skills, Tony will share an insider’s perspective on flying low-cost, long-haul and the future opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.
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 Mr Steven Fitzgerald,
Chief Executive Officer,
Infratil
Steven has been CEO of IAEL for 2 years. During this time, the company has added Kent International Airport and Lübeck Airport to its ownership of Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
IAEL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Infratil Limited, a specialist infrastructure and utilities investor which is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange.
Prior to 2005, Steven was General Manager - Airport Operations at Sydney Airport, Australasia’s largest airport. Previous roles include Commercial and Finance positions at Sydney Airport and roles in the Australian Government during the privatisation of Australia’s airports. He will be presenting on day 2.
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 Mr William A. Franke,
Managing Partner,
Indigo Partners LLC
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 Mr Bradley Geatches,
Chief Executive Officer,
Perth Airport
Mr Brad Geatches is the Chief Executive Officer of Westralia Airports Corporation (WAC), the operator of Perth Airport. As the premier international, domestic and regional gateway to Western Australia, Perth Airport is Australia’s fourth largest airport in terms of passenger traffic and plays an integral role in the State’s economy. He will be a panelist on day 2 of the event.
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 Mr Brett Godfrey,
Chief Executive Officer,
Virgin Blue
Returning this year to present the day 2 keynote, Brett Godfrey as CEO of Virgin Blue, brings to the event his expert knowledge on expanding and remodeling airlines. He will be sharing his views on expansion, flying new routes, fleet section and managing major change.
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 Mr Peter Gregg,
Chief Financial Officer,
QANTAS
Peter Gregg was appointed Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Qantas Airways
Limited on 13 September 2000.
Peter is also a Director of Air Pacific Limited and the Singapore based low cost carrier, Jetstar Asia.
Qantas is ranked in the top 30 listed Australian companies by market capitalisation, with an annual turnover
in excess of $12 billion. In terms of Total Shareholder Return, Qantas is one of the best performing airlines
in the world.
The role of CFO at the Qantas Group is responsible for Finance, Strategy, Qantas Business Services, Risk
Management, Investor Relations, and the Transformation Projects Qantas is undertaking to ensure its growth
in a rapidly changing aviation market.
Prior to being appointed CFO, Peter was Deputy CFO and Group Treasurer at Qantas. He was also Treasurer of
Australian Airlines and has worked for the Queensland Government in various Risk Management roles.
He is a Fellow of the FTA, a member of the AICD, was educated at Queensland University and holds a Bachelor
of Economics degree.
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Mr David Hawes,
Group General Manager Government and International Relations,
QANTAS
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 Mr Andrew Herdman,
Director General,
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines
Andrew Herdman is a day 1 presenter on liberalisation panelist. He has served the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) as Director General since November 2004. He is committed to expanding the role of the Association as the leading trade organization for international airlines based in the Asia-Pacific region; voicing the concerns of member airlines and other industry stakeholders on matters of common interest; and promoting the growth of international civil aviation. He is a graduate of Oxford University, with BA (Hons) and a post-graduate BPhil in management studies.
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 Mr James Hogan,
Chief Executive Officer,
Etihad Airways
This year, the Asia Pacific Aviation Summit is privileged to bring you for the first time, the CEO of Etihad Airways, James Hogan. The former Gulf Air CEO brings to the event the insights developed over a distinguished career that has led him to be the CEO of the UAE’s Abu Dhabi based carrier. James will describe the past, present and future of Etihad and give his informed perspective on the opportunities and challenges to come for the aviation industry.
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 Mr Alan Joyce,
Chief Executive Officer,
Jetstar Airways
With over 18 year’s airline experience, the skilled CEO of Jetstar is back at this year’s event to address the hot topic of whether the low-cost model is working long-haul. Alan will share his expert knowledge on the workings of the model and whether it is sustainable. He will explore the implications for full service carriers and the consumer.
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Ms Cassandra Meagher,
Senior Industrial Analyst,
Commonwealth Bank
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 Mr Marc Oedekoven,
Vice President Sales Asia/Pacific,
Lufthansa Consulting GmbH
Marc Oedekoven currently heads the Lufthansa Consulting practice in Asia/Pacific, based in Singapore. Lufthansa Consulting is an aviation and management consulting company which is dedicated to assist clients from the aviation sector. As an entirely owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Aviation Group, Lufthansa Consulting is in the unique position of offering comprehensive consultancy to the air transportation industry worldwide. The skills and experience of more than 80 permanent staff members make Lufthansa Consulting a competent partner for customized and target oriented solutions. Marc’s expertise includes sales and marketing, with intensive experience in the air cargo industry. In addition to his knowledge in alliance management and business strategy, he gained practical experience as General Manager Intra-European Sales at Lufthansa Cargo as well as the GM Sales for the Middle East, Iran and Pakistan for Lufthansa Cargo in Dubai.
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 Mr Koen Rooijmans,
Chief Executive Officer,
Brisbane Airport Corporation
The vibrant CEO and managing director of Brisbane Airport Corporation has taken BAC airport from strength-to-strength. With more than 20 years management experience in aviation, Koen will be a key voice in day one’s much anticipated liberalisation panel.
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 Mr Patee Sarasin,
Chief Executive Officer,
Nok Air, Thailand
Patee Sarasin is the Chief Executive Officer of Nok Air, the truly Thai low fare airline. He will be presenting on day of the Summit. He has been a driving force behind the success of the airline, utilizing his marketing background and experiences and effectively applying them to Nok Air. Under Patee’s leadership Nok Air has seen continuous growth in terms of revenue, passenger numbers and destinations.
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 Mr Ron Steinert,
Principal,
Gensler
Ron is the masterclass leader. As the leader of Gensler’s firmwide Aviation practice areas, Ron has devoted over 27 years of his career to the design of airport terminal facilities and is responsible for establishing corporate overview on all airport projects. He has authored numerous articles, and delivered dissertations on terminal design for international journals and industry conferences.
Ron has also emerged as an expert with the new, post 9/11 security requirements and has recently been quoted in Time, the LA Times, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Most recently, Ron has served as Project Director for the new North Terminal at Wayne County's Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Ron received his Bachelor of Architecture with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley in 1968. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, an Associate on the Airports Council International, a Member of the Airport Consultants Council, and a Corporate Member of the American Association of Airport Executives.
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 Mr Udom Tantiprasongchai,
Chief Executive Officer,
Orient Thai Airlines, Thailand
Udom is the founder of Thailand’s low-fare airlines One-Two-GO, as a subsidiary to Orient Thai Airlines. An aviation expert in South East Asia, Udom’s experience in airlines is over decade-old. A pioneer in innovative air travel services, he established Cambodia’s first privately run airlines in the early 1990s, then went on to found Orient Thai Airlines, one of Asia’s first and leader in air charter services. As the driving force behind the deregulation in the Thai commercial aviation market, and as a well-established and candid speaker with great aviation insights, Udom is not just an aviation expert, but a true airlines man at heart. He will be on the key panel for day 2.
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 Mr Michael Taylor,
Secretary,
Department of Transport and Regional Services, Australia
Michael Taylor is currently Secretary, Department of Transport and Regional Services (Nov 2004 – current).
He has had more than a decade of extensive experience at chief executive level, including as Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry – Australia (2000 - 2004), leadership of three Departments for the State Government of Victoria (Agriculture, Energy & Minerals, and Natural Resource & Environment) (1992 – 2000) and Chief Executive of the Australian Dairy Industry Council (1990 – 1992). He is also a member of an extensive range of boards, including the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, the Australian Logistics Council, the Trade Policy Advisory Council, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), the Crawford Fund and President of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (ACT Branch). He is a fellow of both the Australian Institute of Administration, and the Institute of Public Administration of Australia (Vic).
Mike has been involved in work at State, Commonwealth and an international level across a wide range of management, primary industry, water, environmental and sustainable natural resource management issues.
Recently he has played a major national leadership role in improved border/quarantine arrangements to protect Australia from pests and diseases, the development of the National Food Industry Strategy and the establishment and implementation of the National Action Plan for Dryland Salinity and Water Quality and the National Water Initiative.
Mike is also Chair of the Commonwealth/State Standing Committee on Transport, and Chair of the Commonwealth/State Standing Committee on Regional Development.
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 Mr Abdul Wahab Teffaha,
Secretary General,
Arab Air Carriers Organisation
Mr. Teffaha was elected Secretary General of the Association in June 1996 and still serves in this capacity. In his career he participated in a large number of international and regional conferences. On the regional level Mr. Teffaha played a key role in developing a new strategy for AACO based on collective power of negotiations in order to achieve better economic results for the Arab Airlines. AACO is now working on a joint approach towards the adoption of New Generation Passenger Management systems and better empowerment of E-commerce tools. He is a liberalisation panelist on day 1 and a roundtable leader on day 2 of the event.
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 Mr Jehangir Wadia,
Managing Director,
Go Airways
Jeh Wadia’s, founder of GoAir, will be a panelist on the key panel of day 2. He is an experienced manager and entrepreneur. GoAir is a low cost airline in India, starting operations in October 2005. Mr. Wadia also has initiated other Aviation related investments. His tremendous drive and enthusiasm coupled with an innovative approach to doing business has resulted in the creation of successful companies providing considerable shareholder value.
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