World Low Cost Airlines Congress 2012 - list of speakers

Geoff is UK manager for Airbus / EADS business travel, responsible for areas such as the corporate charter flights, airline and hotel supplier liaison, and management of the online travel and expense programme. The EADS group includes Airbus, Eurocopter and Astrium satellite company. Prior to EADS Geoff worked on travel programmes with Intel and...

Ralph Anker is Editor of anna.aero (Airline Network News & Analysis) the popular on-line resource for airline and airport route planners. After gaining a degree in Mathematics and a Masters in Management Science and Operations Research (both from the University of Warwick), Ralph then spent almost 15 years as an academic, researcher and...

Paula Berg is the Digital Media Lead at Linhart PR, a national public relations and corporate communications counseling firm based in Denver, CO, where she specializes in social media strategy, integration, infrastructure, and crisis management. Paula earned her social media stripes at Southwest Airlines, where she served as the company’s first...

Tony Berry joined HRG in 1999 as Director of Product Management; was Operations Director, EMEA, and was appointed Industry and Fare Distribution Director in 2007. His career in the travel industry started in 1979 when he joined Gulf Air, holding operational and sales roles in the UK and Middle East; followed by appointments with Amadeus in France...

Helgi Már was appointed SVP of Marketing & Sales in May 2008. He joined Icelandair in 1999 as Manager Icelandair Holidays USA, later to become Sales Manager Western Region. In 2002 he moved to London to become Sales and Marketing Manager UK & Ireland and in 2004 to Paris to assume the position of General Manager Southern Europe. Helgi became...

Terrapinn are pleased to welcome Massimo as a speaker at this event

Dr Hans-Dieter General Manager Distribution and Logistics Competence Centre for all TUI Airlines

Joe Gill is Director of Research with Bloxham Stockbrokers in Dublin where he specializes in aviation. He previously worked as a lead analyst on the IPO of Aer Lingus in 2007 and has also acted as a consultant to Ryanair. Prior to joining Bloxham in 2008 he was Head of Research with Goodbody Stockbrokers in Ireland and Director of Research...

An experienced senior executive with extensive expertise and international experience in the airline and travel industry, with a track record of success in the development and delivery of innovative strategy and solutions that enhance profitability and address critical issues.

Terrapinn are pleased to welcome Birkir as a speaker at this event

Born in 1952 in Istanbul, Turkey, Sertaç Haybat graduated from the University of Manchester (UK) in 1976 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. After completing his military service in the Turkish Air Force in 1979, he began his career in the airline industry as the Maintenance Manager for Bursa Airlines. In 1982, he took up a position with...

Pete McGlade’s career has evolved from management trainee to executive leadership. Although born in Newry, Co. Down, Ireland, Mr. McGlade grew up in New York City and Yonkers, New York. After earning a BS in General Management from Purdue University in 1975, Mr. McGlade worked as a supervisor in a cheese packaging plant in Green Bay, Wisconsin. ...

Shashank Nigam is the CEO of SimpliFlying, the leading airline brand consultancy headquartered out of Singapore, with representation in New York City. Nigam is globally recognized for his views and insights on the convergence of airline branding with PR, Traditional Media and Social Media. Considered one of the original thought leaders who paved...

Richard Quest is one of the most instantly recognisable members of the CNN team; covering an extensive range of breaking news and business stories, as well as feature programming, he has become one of the network’s highest profile presenters. Quest is firmly established as an expert on business travel issues and currently works as a CNN anchor and ...

Jochen joined Monarch Airlines in July 2011 as Commercial Director and is responsible for the commercial development of the airline as well as network & commercial planning, revenue management & pricing, sales & distribution and product innovation. Prior to joining Monarch, Joch was Strategy and Business Unit Manager for Aer Lingus, where he...

Frank Seedorff joined Condor in Okt 2007 to increase E-Commerce business for Germany and Europe, further more to increase crossselling activities on all country webssites in order to double convert traffic. Prior to Condor, Frank worked for international travel software company "Hitchhiker" in order to create B2B/B2C web frontends/ booking...

• Paul joined Air New Zealand’s graduate trainee scheme and his first major assignment was developing and launching Air New Zealand’s first frequent flyer programme. At 23 this was a baptism of fire and Paul quickly became an FFP expert with general management responsibility for the Air Points program, a role which he held for three years. Paul...

A graduate of the University of York, John has 28 years experience in the commercial airline business. He has held senior positions in a number of airlines including British Caledonian, British Airways, KLMuk and Buzz, specialising in revenue management and network development. John was instrumental in the decision to establish the low cost...

Tero Taskila, 37, has been working in the aviation industry for 14 years. Education London City University, United Kingdom Pursuing Ph D in Aeronautical Engineering (Air Transport Management) Thesis: Optimal Business model for short and medium haul carriers (not completed yet) London City University, United Kingdom MSc in Aeronautical...

Campbell, 40, helms the budget airline as its Chief Executive Officer, and also serves on the Company's Board. As CEO, he is responsible for the direction, growth and leadership of the new Airline. Having been with the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group for more than 15 years, he has held positions overseas and in Head Office. He joined SIA in April...