2025 Speakers

Jennifer Aument is Chief Executive Officer of The New Terminal One, a private consortium developing a world-class international terminal that will anchor the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s $19 billion redevelopment of John F. Kennedy Airport. The New Terminal One’s $9.5 billion first ...

Harry Barrett Jr is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in military and civil aviation. As the Executive Director of Palm Springs International Airport, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision in driving the airport's growth and success. Harry...

Joshua Bartek is the Manager of Ancillary Products at Allegiant Airlines, where he leads initiatives in product innovation, customer experience, and product development. With expertise in buy-on-board food sales, branding, and product development, Joshua focuses on delivering value-driven solutions ...

Mr. Robert Bassey is a leading government expert in the development and implementation of vertiport design standards. With close to two decades of experience in aviation infrastructure, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of advanced air mobility (AAM) in the United States. As the lead...

Max Bohn is a seasoned professional in airport and business development, with over a decade of experience across the Americas. As Head of the Air Service Development team at Merchant Aviation, a Groupe ADP company, he drives strategic initiatives, including air service...

Julian Carr is International Development Director for MAG (Manchester Airport Group), where he leads the focus on growing their overseas airport portfolio, expanding the Groups presence into international markets. Formerly he held the role of Aviation Director for Manchester Airport, although...

Chief Strategy, Information, Technology and Project Management Officer CSO CIO CTO PMO | Leader, Business Developer, Speaker, Professor, and Strategist with more than 18 years of leading & delivering enterprise worldwide IT projects in different industries such as...

Eric Crump always wanted to fly airplanes. From as early as anyone remembers, he was looking up at airplanes flying overheard and hounding his family members to take him to the airport to watch airplanes come and go. When Eric was 13 years old, he received an intro flight reward for making straight ...

Mr. Alvarez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the aviation sector, with a strong focus on sustainability leadership. Currently, he plays a pivotal role in the decarbonization strategy of Azul Linhas Aéreas, the only airline in the world to have its Net Zero targets approved by ...

Gavin Eccles is a seasoned aviation professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry. As the Managing Partner of GE Consulting, Gavin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in developing innovative strategies to drive growth and success in the aviation sector.  With a strong...

With over 17 years of extensive senior-level expertise across various facets of the aviation industry, including airport operations, strategic marketing, social media, brand management, public relations, marketing, advertising, and strategic communications, Atif Elkadi currently serves as the Chief ...

Julia Fedor is a marketing communications professional with a hybrid of agency and brand-side experience in the travel, consumer goods, health care, and nonprofit industries. As the director of operations for global advertising and social media at United Airlines, the world's biggest...

Cesar Garcia is a seasoned aviation professional currently serving as the Revenue Management Manager at Vivaaerobus. With over 15 years of expertise, Cesar has cultivated a distinguished career specializing in pricing strategies, revenue management, and ancillary revenue optimization across both...

Anthony Gilmer is the Vice President of Air Service Development & Strategic Marketing for the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, serving both Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Bowman Field (LOU). In his role, he is responsible for driving the growth and support of air...

Claus Grunow is responsible for Corporate Strategy & Digitalization at Fraport AG, one of the largest global airport groups worldwide, since December 2019. As a mobility enthusiast, he believes in the importance of mobility for our quality of life. He loves the opportunity to shape the aviation ...

Shatequa Hamilton is the visionary Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AVIATION DISCOVERIES INC, a pioneering company at the forefront of innovation in the aviation industry. With a proven track record of success in developing cutting-edge technologies and strategies, Shatequa is a dynamic...

Andrew is a Manager of Digital Product at Southwest Airlines, helping transform our digital customer experience focusing on servicing and disruptions. 

Roberto Held is a dynamic aviation professional with a proven track record in business development within the Americas region. As the Head of Business Development for Avion Express, Roberto is at the forefront of driving growth and strategic partnerships in the aviation industry accross different...

David Klein currently serves as the Vice President of Talent at Spirit Airlines, where he leads Spirit’s integrated talent strategy focused on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce in Spirit and the communities they serve. David brings 15 years’ experience across diverse...

Marco Larson is an Environmental Engineer with a Master's degree in Sustainability Management and over 12 years of experience in sustainability and climate change. He has worked with leading organizations across diverse sectors, including aviation, telecommunications, forestry, energy, and...

Larry Leung, CISA, MBA, is a seasoned expert in customer experience (CX) and strategic consulting, with a focus on the aviation, travel, retail, and financial services industries. As the Principal and Customer Experience Officer at Transformidy, Larry developes and executes programs that integrate...

Ben's professional experience spans several continents and global airlines in North America and Europe. His first-hand C-level experience & insights in his previous role as Chief of Staff to the CEO, as well as his experience with customer loyalty in his current position as SVP Customer...

Sharon McCloskey serves as the Vice President of Customer Experience for the world’s third-busiest airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.  Ms. McCloskey provides direction and strategy for consumer insights, in-terminal operations, and the management of customer programs for more than...

Judy — CEO, JM Excel Consultant LLC Business Operations Consultant | Leadership & Training Expert Judy is a seasoned business operations consultant specializing in optimizing operational efficiency, strategic planning, and leadership development. As the CEO of JM Excel Consultant LLC, she...

Strategic, Results-Driven Commercial  & Aviation Business  Transformation Executive with 20 + Years of Leadership Experience Dynamic and results-oriented Commercial professional with a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth and operational efficiencies across global...

Holly Miles is a seasoned aviation professional with a passion for driving innovation and excellence in the industry. As the Editor of International Airport Review, Holly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in aviation journalism and content creation. With a keen eye for detail and a deep...

Aneesa Mohammed is a seasoned aviation professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry.  She is a dedicated ambassador for Customer Experience with a proven track record for service recovery, which can foster meaningful relationships with stakeholders. She embodies the core values of...

Jonathan is an Aerospace professional with more than 20 years of experience of managing complex off shore business ventures and projects related to aviation and international businesses, with strong focus on aviation strategy, product development, aerospace branding, and multi stakeholders’...

Louie Orbeta serves as the Manager for Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure for Winnipeg Airports Authority. He holds CISSP and CCISO designations, a degree in Computer Science from the University of Manitoba, and a Management diploma from the University of Winnipeg. His professional journey...

Liliana Petrova, CCXP, is a visionary leader and trailblazer in customer experience (CX) and innovation, with over 20 years’ expertise transforming organizations and redefining passenger journeys. As the Founder and CEO of The Petrova Experience, an international CX consulting firm, Liliana...

Lars Pottgiesser is IATA’s Head of Business Development & Strategy for the Americas region, the global trade association whose 330 member airlines transport more than 80% of total air traffic. Lars works with IATA’s eleven local offices spread out in the Americas region from Canada to Chile, to ...

Jorge is the CEO of PDBM Consulting, a firm dedicated to providing professional services and strategic solutions for Owners, Developers, Real Estate Companies, Design Consultants, Construction Managers, Contractors, and Operators in Virtual Design and Construction. Over the last few years, PDBM...

Jamie L. Rhee serves as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), overseeing one of the world’s busiest airport systems, which includes O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Together, Chicago’s airports welcomed nearly 96 million visitors in 2023.With over 30 years of experience ...

Trevor Rice is the Director of Marketing & Air Service Development at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) in Northeast Tennessee. In this role, Trevor leads TRI's air service development and marketing efforts, focusing on enhancing the airport’s growth and increasing connectivity for the region. With...

Irma Sadlauskaitė is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the aviation industry. Her career began in aviation personnel recruitment, where she honed her expertise in providing innovative staffing solutions and building strong networks across the global aviation sector. Irma...

Stan Schmal is with Lufthansa Industry Solutions US, a global provider of IT consulting and systems integration services with offices in Germany and the United States. He leads the development and implementation of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence...

Gerri Sinclair is the Chief Prioritization, Planning and Performance-Optimization Officer at YVR Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA). She joined VAA in April 2024 as Interim Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. In this role, Gerri is responsible for all aspects of...

Bringing more than 20 years of experience in the digital marketing industry, Jonathan Stephen is currently the Chief Marketing Officer for Arajet Airlines, and Partner at the Chameleon Collective, consulting as a Fractional Chief Product & Marketing Officer.Jonathan has held several roles in...

CEO of WINAIR since July ‘23. 55y, married to Liesbeth and father of Felix of 18.  Having studied Business Administration and Aviation in UK and The Netherlands, I have worked 20 years in Tourism and Aviation, working for the TUI Group, 10y of which for ArkeFly (2006-2016), the leisure airline of...

Angela Vargo serves as Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Breeze Airways. Angela has more than two decades of experience in aviation starting in 2002 with Southwest Airlines where she held several positions across communications, marketing, and product development, including...

Dr. Vigeant-Langlois is a Partner at AE Industrial, with a primary focus on new business development and portfolio management across AE Industrial’s funds in private equity, venture capital, and aircraft leasing, where she serves on the Investment Committee of AE Ventures, and on AEI’s Origination...

Phillip A. Washington is CEO of Denver International Airport, the world’s sixth-busiest airport and Colorado’s largest economic engine with an annual impact of $36.4 billion.  Washington oversees a $10 billion dollar Capital Improvement Program and has created an ambitious vision to retrofit the...

Darrell D. Watson, A.A.E. is currently the Louisville Regional Airport Authority’s Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer, which he was appointed to in July 2021. Mr. Watson has the overall responsibility of directing and guiding the development and implementation of a comprehensive...

Abe Weber is the Director of Appleton International Airport where he has held various roles over the last 20 years.  Abe is an Accredited Airport Executive with AAAE and has earned degrees in Aviation Flight and Management and his Master’s Degree in Business Management.  Over the last couple of...

Russ Zhurba is a an engineering leader with 15 years of experience driving innovation at industry giants like Meta, Comcast, and Wikipedia, alongside groundbreaking startups. Throughout his career, he have consistently focused on the intersection of cutting-edge technology and real-world business...