Speakers

Abdelhamid ADDOU, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Royal Air Maroc, is a distinguished leader with an extensive career across multiple industries. Graduating with a degree in civil engineering from the prestigious Ecole Mohammedia in 1997, he began his career in Procter & Gamble and later...

Arik De was appointed Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer in December 2023, having previously served as Chief Revenue Officer since December 2022In his role, Arik oversees Revenue Management, Distribution & E-commerce, Network Planning, Alliances & Joint Ventures, Aeropolitical &...

Adrian Neuhauser has served as CEO of Abra Group since January 2024. Mr. Neuhauser served as President and CEO of Avianca between 2021 and 2024 after joining the company as its Chief Financial Officer in 2019 and leading its corporate restructuring process. He has more than 20 years of experience...

Roberto Alvo is CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, having assumed the role in April 2020. With over 18 years’ experience at LATAM, Roberto was previously Chief Commercial Officer and has held various positions in the group with responsibility for network, alliances and fleet...

Jude Bricker has served as our Chief Executive Officer since July 2017 and as a member of our Board of Directors since April 2018. Mr. Bricker has 20 years of experience in the aviation industry. He previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of Allegiant Travel Company from January 2016 to...

As CEO of Swissport International, Warwick Brady heads the world’s number one aviation services provider across its airport ground operations, air cargo services, and airport hospitality businesses.He leads 65,000 global aviation professionals who serve 250 million passengers, welcome six million...

An industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Patrick has served as SkyTeam’s CEO since October 2022. He joined the alliance from Air France, where he spent 15 years in senior executive roles spanning both strategic and operational leadership. Most recently, he was Senior Vice...

Mr. Mohamed Hanno: A Visionary Leader Shaping the Future of Aviation ServicesWith over 40 years of experience in prestigious international aviation and travel organizations across Europe and the MENA region, Mr. Mohamed Hanno has left an indelible mark on the industry. His journey stands as a...

Beatriz holds a degree in Economics and Business Management from ESEN in El Salvador and an MBA from the University of Manchester. Since April 2025, she has been the Chief Customer Officer at Iberia in charge of all customers related areas and as well as the loyalty program. Beatriz has 20 years...

Ian joined Wizz Air in 2022 as Chief Financial Officer and has since played a pivotal role in enhancing our financial discipline, refining decision-making frameworks, and supporting long-term strategic planning. Prior to joining Wizz Air, Ian has accumulated over 25 years of experience in...

As Chief AI Scientist at IAG, Ben Dias leads a community of talented cross-functional AI teams maximising the RoI of the Group’s investments in AI. Previously having worked at easyJet, Royal Mail, Tesco and Unilever, Ben has over 20 years’ experience in using AI to solve real-world problems in an...

Kenny Groszman is the Head of Integrated Operations (iOps) & Optimisation at British Airways. In this role, Kenny leads a department that is building software to align decision-making across planning and delivery across BA's operation. Launched in 2023, this department now builds and...

Caroline Bergstroem is Head of Ancillary Products, Connectivity and Reatil at Scandinavian Airlines. In this role Caroline is responsible for setting the overall product strategy, developing new products both internally and with external partners to secure a wide range of high-quality products for...

With over three decades of experience in airline operations and nearly 20 years in leadership, I bring a deep, strategic understanding of how to keep an airline running safely, efficiently, and resiliently—no matter the challenge.  As Director of Operations Control at Aer Lingus, I lead the...

The internationally experienced Industrial Engineer started his professional career at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. After six years he joined Lufthansa in 1999, where he held various top management positions within the airline. In 2011 he took over responsibility for Miles &...

Maciej Kowalówczany is Head of Customer Experience Strategy at LOT Polish Airlines, responsible for shaping the airline’s passenger experience vision, developing CX strategy, and ensuring that new inflight and airport products meet both passenger expectations and business goals. He also leads CX...

Kenny Groszman is the Head of Integrated Operations (iOps) & Optimisation at British Airways. In this role, Kenny leads a department that is building software to align decision-making across planning and delivery across BA's operation. Launched in 2023, this department now builds and...

Marc-Philippe Lumpé is the Chief Operating Officer at Air Transat, a position he has been in since 2022. With over 20 years of professional experience in the aviation and defence sectors, Marc-Philippe oversees all aspects of the company's operations, ensuring that strategic vision and...

Kevin is the Director of Strategy & Advanced Analytics at United Airlines, supporting pilot, flight attendant, catering, and other corporate business groups. With over 10 years of progressive leadership experience at United, Kevin has crafted a unique business support model that combines...

Born in Ireland in 1980’s which was a period of depression, drudgery and hardship. This start set him up nicely for a career in Aviation with Ryanair.Neal started his career in college creating an internet start-up company selling books online to students. Neal shut it down as students started...

Marcin leads the Data Science division at Ryanair, where for nine years he has focused on data-driven innovation. He is an expert in using machine learning and operations research to optimize critical functions in airline Operations, Finance and Revenue Management. His mission is to solve...

15+ years of leadership in airport and flight operations, specializing in performance optimization, technology integration, and team transformation. Known for analytical rigor and human leadership, achieving measurable results in on-time performance, baggage handling, and cost efficiency under...

Manjinder leads data strategy and analytics at TUI Airlines, bringing over 17 years of experience across the aviation spectrum—from legacy carriers (Emirates), low-cost (Vueling), and cargo (DHL Express) to integrated holiday providers (TUI). He specializes in applying AI, machine learning, and...

Sadaqat Ali Soomro is a senior aviation executive with over 20 years of experience in airline operations, strategic planning, and the integration of data-driven technologies to improve efficiency and resilience. As Vice President Strategy & Innovation at Qatar Airways, he leads a diverse...

Director, John Strickland, is a graduate of the University of York and has held senior positions including network planning and revenue management with a number of airlines including British Caledonian, British Airways, KLMuk and Buzz.  He was instrumental in the decision by KLM to establish the...

Condor Flugdienst GmbH, Neu-Isenburg, Germany09/23 – today Director Intergrated Operations Control Center / Applications- Responsible for the operation of a fleet of appr. 50 aircraft within a 72h time frame.- Development and implementation of the Condor Operations Strategy through 2026.o Leading...

As Head of Innovation at daa (Dublin Airport), Ruairí Kell leads the next horizon of the passenger experience, covering digital-first engagements and technology touchpoints, through to how these tangibly impact operational change. Ruairí was a leader in innovation at both Shipyard Innovation &...

Jay Sorensen has 42 years experience in product, partnership, and marketing development. As president of the IdeaWorksCompany consulting firm, he has helped boost airline revenue, started loyalty programs and co-branded credit cards, developed products in the service sector, and helped start an...