Speakers

Richard Nuttall – President of Philippine Airlines, Inc. Richard Nuttall is PAL's newly appointed President. He has over 30 years of airline industry experience with multiple airlines around the globe.  He first started his career in John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd., and was later seconded to...

With over three decades of experience, Athanasios Titonis is a seasoned aviation executive renowned for optimizing airport operations and expanding both passenger and cargo business sectors. His expertise in business, operations, and management has been pivotal in driving growth and innovation at...

Chloe is the Chief Operating Officer at Auckland Airport, a key infrastructure asset and the primary border for New Zealand, supporting 19 million travellers annually and ranking as the country’s third largest trade port by value. With extensive experience leading operational teams, Chloe is...

Musdalifa Bin Abdullah brings over two decades of extensive experience in finance, audit, and leadership roles within the aviation industry. His journey commenced as the Manager of Internal Audit at Emirates, where he honed his skills in overseeing audit functions and ensuring regulatory...

MIKE NAKORNKHET is the new Airport Director of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Prior to leading SFO, he served as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Denver International Airport. Mike's career in aviation spans more than 25 years including prior roles with...

Neetan Chopra is the Chief Digital and Information Officer at IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline. He is responsible for the business outcomes of a varied portfolio including technology, analytics, cybersecurity, marketing, loyalty, IndiGo Ventures, as well as creating new digital business...

Vice President, Head of IT StrategyJan 2025 – Present ●    Chief Information Officer (CIO), leading the modernization of the data platform and driving AI-based business transformationVice President, Tech Lead of IT StrategyFeb 2023 – Jan 2025●    Led technology management and oversaw key...

Ashish is a software industry veteran, that has created and led several high productivity software development teams and created multiple products and platforms in many different domains. Ashish went to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology – Delhi, where he received a degree in...

Surain Adyanthaya joined PROS in 1993 and serves as President, Travel. In this role, Adyanthaya is responsible for extending PROS market leadership and further supporting commercial transformation in the airline industry.    Adyanthaya has served in numerous roles across the PROS...

Dr Gerri Sinclair is currently Vice-President, Commercial Data for the Vancouver International Airport, where she served as a Member of the Board of Directors from 2009-2019 and more recently as Acting CIO and VP of Innovation. Throughout her 30 year career she has held numerous high profile...

Barney Pierce is the Chief Business Officer - APAC at Cover Genius, the insurtech for embedded protection. Together, Cover Genius and its partners protect the global customers of the world’s largest digital companies including Booking Holdings, owner of Booking.com and...

Ben Lipsey has extensive experience in commercial aviation, in particular strategy, digital, and customer loyalty. Currently SVP of Loyalty, Digital, and Data, and President of Flying Blue at Air France-KLM, he has driven significant revenue growth, managing a €800 million budget and launching a...

Danny Lee is a Bloomberg News journalist specialising in covering the aviation industry. He has a keen focus on the Asia-Pacific especially China, the world’s second biggest aviation market. Danny’s remit spans North Asia to Southeast Asia, and has spent a decade covering the sector's dynamic...

Etienne Kettenmeyer has over 20 years of leadership experience across aviation, financial services, and emerging markets. He currently serves as CFO of AirAsia Cambodia, where he leads financial strategy, capital structuring, governance, and performance management, positioning the airline for...

Kamal Hingorani is the Chief Customer Officer at SpiceJet, looking after Inflight Services, Customer Experience and all international relations, besides being the Appellate Authority.In the last 20 years, since inception of SpiceJet, he has held leadership positions in roles ranging from...

Sam Chamberlain, Chief Product Officer, has worked in the travel industry for more than 20 years, starting his career with several commercial roles at British Midland in the UK, including Pricing, Revenue Management, and Revenue Optimization Systems. He subsequently spent over 11 years at...

Brett Burgess is the President & Chief Executive Officer of ATPCO, bringing significant leadership experience across airline distribution, enterprise software, and mission-critical aviation technology. Prior to joining ATPCO in 2026, Brett served as General Manager of Jeppesen ForeFlight, where ...

Christine Villanueva is the Head of Strategy and Communications at Aboitiz Infracapital Cebu Airport Corporation. She is part of the Aboitiz Airports group, which operates Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Laguindingan Airport, and Bohol-Panglao International Airport. In her role, Christine leads...

Ms. Carol Teo is the Deputy Director at the Data & Performance division at the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), where she leads efforts in data management, data science and performance management. She is the chair of the ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan-Performance Expert Group...

Siddhartha Butalia is the Chief Marketing Officer of Air India Express, where he oversees Brand & Marketing, Customer Experience, PR & Corporate Communications, Loyalty & Partnerships and Sustainability.  Siddhartha is a Tata group veteran and TAS officer, with two decades of...

Hemant Mediratta is a distinguished leader in the global luxury hospitality and tourism industry, with over three decades of experience. During his 16-year tenure with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, where he served as Senior Vice President of Sales, Hemant played a pivotal role in driving commercial...

Gina Khoo is a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for transforming the aviation industry through innovative business models and cutting-edge technology. As Director of Booking Experience at Star Alliance, Gina leads a team focused on enhancing the customer journey and driving...

Charles Tan joined Etihad Airways as Regional General Manager for Asia and Australia in February 2025, bringing over 20 years specialist experience in global sales, business development, and customer advocacy. Charles brings a proven track record of leading international teams to exceed...

Ricia is a transformative leader in aviation, credited with elevating Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to the global stage. As a champion of operational excellence and passenger-centric innovation, she led MCIA to become the first airport in the Philippines to earn the Airport Customer...

I lead the Venture Capital arm for IAG (British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, LEVEL, IAG Loyalty)

Tatsuya Izumi joined New Tokyo International Airport Authority, the predecessor to Narita International Airport Corporation (“NAA”) in April 2000. Since joining NAA, he has been assigned to various departments, including planning, design and construction, operation and maintenance of various...

Hugh has held a number of senior roles across travel tech and aviation and is currently Chief Operating Officer at Dohop, the global leader of virtual interline technology. Immediately prior to joining Dohop in 2025 Hugh was at Skyscanner where he held a number of senior roles, including leading...

Rob Miller has been a leader in the aviation industry for over 25 years. He has led the development and growth of multiple aviation technology businesses. Early in his career, Rob served as the Vice President of Sales for a hotel management & administration business and launched their expansion ...

Isuru Dissanayake is a dynamic and forward-thinking Digital Experience Manager at SriLankan Airlines, brings a wealth of expertise to the intersection of aviation and technology. With a Master's degree in Information Management, complemented by an honors degree in Industrial Information...

Haruki Watanabe is a Project Manager of Overseas Business at Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA). He began his aviation career in 2018, gaining hands-on experience in cargo operations and flight coordination at Nippon Cargo Airlines. Since joining NAA in 2023, he leads overseas...

Nicholas Hong, Starburst Singapore Managing Director, brings over 14 years of experience in innovation consulting, ecosystem development, and cross-border venture building across Southeast Asia.He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and began his...

A seasoned industry veteran with over three decades of experience in travel and hospitality, Massimo Morin has been a pivotal figure at Amazon/AWS since 2017. His professional journey includes significant leadership roles at prominent tech companies, notably serving as Technical Director at ITA...

Tan Yingyi is the Head of Smart Utilities & Infrastructure at ST Engineering, where she oversees a group of businesses delivering digital solutions that help cities, utilities, and critical infrastructure operate more efficiently and safely. Before joining the Urban Solutions sector, she spent...

Dickson Nsofor is a serial entrepreneur and technology leader. He holds a Bachelor's degreein Information and Communication Engineering from Covenant University and a Master's inInternational Economics and Business from Nankai University, China.After several early startup attempts, he...

Srikanth Ranganathan is Senior Vice President, PROS Travel and is responsible for strategy. Since joining PROS in April 2001, Srikanth held several key leadership positions in Product Management, Professional Services and Customer Success and Sales. Prior to joining PROS, he worked for America West ...

Dilek Glenister is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Global Loyalty Organisation (GLO) – a global professional network of companies and specialists in loyalty, rewards, consumer engagement, and innovation across all sectors. Prior to founding GLO, she co-founded Cap Connect, a family office...

Phil Douglas is a highly respected industry leader with over 45 years of experience in airline IT. He began his career in the late 1970s at Australian Airlines (now Qantas’s domestic operation) before joining the Unisys Airline Division, where he played a pivotal role in delivering key projects for ...

Ritchie brings extensive experience from key roles within the aviation and technology ecosystems across the APAC region. Prior to joining ATPCO, Ramsamy spent three years as the Sales & Account Director, APAC, at Infare.  Before Infare, Ritchie spent years with Japan Airlines as the...

Ms Wendy Tan is a UX Lead at Scoot, who believes that aviation is not just about moving people but also about orchestrating trust at every touchpoint. She believes that great experiences begin with deep listening, and champions insight-driven design that translates user needs into meaningful...

Sridhar L, Assistant Vice President & Head - Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) @ Bangalore International Airport LimitedGoverning Council Member @ United Nations Global Compact Network IndiaMember@ ACI World Environment Standing Committee (WEnSC),Member@National Association of Impact ...

Mayur (Mac) Patel is the Commercial Sales and Industry Affairs Leader for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa at OAG, the leading data platform for the global travel industry offering an industry-first single source for supply, demand, and pricing data. Based in Singapore, he works with...

Sarah is a travel leader with over 30 years of industry experience enabling airlines and airports to deliver on their business imperatives – whether that involves enhancing the passenger experience, unlocking new potential, or finding innovative solutions to long-standing challenges. For the past 8 ...

Ricky Horwitz, Global Head of Sales - Travel, Ticketing and Lodging, leads a globe-spanning team of industry pioneers in transforming the way the world’s most iconic Travel, Ticketing and Lodging brands protect their customers. A 25-year company veteran, Ricky has been a critical leader in Allianz...

Tiffany Koh is a senior brand and marketing leader with over 20 years of experience across aviation, premium travel, lifestyle, and global events. She is currently Head of Brand at beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, where she leads the development of the airline’s long-term brand...

Cara Sanna is the Senior Vice President of Partner Strategy, at Plusgrade leading a global team to build lasting partnerships and drive shared growth of Plusgrade's Upgrade and Seating products. With 17 years’ experience in sales, customer success, and business development, she has helped...

Simon oversees the commercial team at Plan3 [part of AviLabs], the leading passenger disruption management tool for airlines. A former entrepreneur and founder, with more than 15 years in travel sector experience, Simon has brought award winning solutions to market for enterprise clients including...

Daniel Friedli is a founder and the CEO of Travel in Motion AG. He is a solution driven travel industry consultant with extensive knowledge of the airline and air travel domain. Daniel works with airlines and other entities in the travel value chain, as well as the technology vendors serving...

Alex Blake is Senior Vice President, Global Head of Travel Insurance for Chubb Overseas General. With more than 25 years of experience in the travel insurance industry, Alex has held leadership roles with major insurers across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, working from ...

Nicholas harnesses over 30 years of professional experience, built across multiple industries and geographies. He's passionate about challenging 'status-quo' and 'management dogma', which stifle the creative thinking processes that enable teams to deliver amazing customer...

Bimali Malalasekara is a dynamic and forward-thinking professional with a passion for driving innovation and technology in the aviation industry. As the Manager Digital Commerce at SriLankan Airlines Ltd, she is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge business models that leverage technology to ...

Ryan Maitland is a seasoned aviation and technology leader with over 17 years of experience in international business, strategic sourcing, program and supplier management, and strategic account leadership. He currently serves as Senior Director of Commercial Aviation, Asia Pacific at Viasat, where...

Ozge has joined Hitit in 2016 as Sales Manager. She is involved in partnership discovery and establishment as well as pre-sales Management, contributing to brand and account Management. Her earlier experience includes one of the world’s best airlines, Qatar Airways where she worked for 6 years, in...

Mr Kevin Choy is a Product Owner at Scoot, where he manages the pre-booking experience for both web and mobile applications. Tasked with overseeing the airline’s primary digital storefront, Kevin focuses on streamlining the end-to-end reservation process for millions of global travellers. His work...

Jan Ratzlaff is Head of Sales & Solution Consulting at Loyalty Partner Solutions (LPS), where he leads new client engagements for the FLITE Loyalty Management Suite — a platform trusted by leading airlines worldwide. With over ten years of experience in airline loyalty and four years at PAYBACK ...

Hadar Sharvit is Director of Deep Learning at Fetcherr, where he works on time series, demand estimation, and applied AI systems. He combines a cross-disciplinary background in computer science and physics with hands-on experience building machine learning systems for real-world use. Hadar has...

Nakul Kothari is the Head of APAC & Middle East at Juspay, a global payments infrastructure platform that works with leading enterprises and banks to deliver seamless payment experiences. Nakul joined Juspay in 2019 and currently leads the company's expansion across Asia-Pacific and Middle...

Mrs. Yuli Thompson is responsible for revenue management and pricing for the AirAsiaAviation Group from February 2025, supported by the respective heads for each one ofthe seven airlines within the Group all based in Kuala Lumpur.Yuli brings 20 years of experience in the aviation industry. Prior to ...

As a sales leader at FLYR, William is at the forefront of the transition to modern airline retailing. His career is marked by significant leadership roles, including Head of Alliance Innovation at SkyTeam, where he led the 19-airline Future Lab, and a 12-year period at Amadeus driving digital...

Vivian Dsouza leads business development for Accommodations Plus International (API) in the APAC region, focusing on innovative solutions for airline crew and disrupted passenger accommodations. With a background in flight operations, Vivian has worked with airlines around the world to digitize and ...

Willy Boulter is a distinguished senior aviation executive with more than 35 years of global airline industry experience. Born in Singapore and a UK/Irish national, he has built an exceptional career spanning commercial leadership roles across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and...

Spent a decade at Japan Airlines, ​focusing on Airport Operations and IT​ Transitioned to ZIPAIR's Marketing team in 2024​ Promoted to Vice President of Marketing in July 2025

Jime Akpusugh is the Head of Innovation at Kora, a leading pan-African payments infrastructurecompany. He leads Kora’s innovation strategy, driving the development of AI-powered productsand next-generation payment solutions that enable faster, more inclusive, and scalable financialsystems.With a...

Azim Barodawala is the CEO of Volantio, a global leader in post-booking optimization technology for airlines and other fixed-capacity industries. Volantio works with 10+ airlines worldwide and Disney Theatrical Group, and has received venture capital backing from Alaska Airlines, Amadeus, IAG, and...

Bree Tanner is a strategic aviation leader with more than 15 years of experience across airlines, airports, and professional services. She currently serves as Senior Manager, Aviation Services at Melbourne Airport, where she partners with airlines to shape and agree on the airport’s future...

Director of Business Development at TravelX, leading globalcommercial growth and strategic airline partnerships across theAmericas, Europe, and Asia. With over a decade in the aviation andtravel industry, he specializes in scaling high-impact technologysolutions that unlock new revenue streams and...

Milan Harnischfeger works as Principal RM Scientist at SWISS, a member of Lufthansa Group. He is responsible group-wide for all aspects of airline revenue management, such as Continuous & Dynamic Pricing, Demand Forecasting, New Airline Integration, Partnerships, Ancillary Pricing, and many...

Yoav Barlev serves as the SVP of Sales and Growth at Fetcherr, where he oversees the company's revenue-generating operations and strategic growth initiatives. Since joining as the foundational member of the sales organization, he has been instrumental in transitioning the company from...

With over 15 years of experience in the Asia Pacific market, Robert Woolfrey is a dynamic executive known for delivering results and propelling organizations to their full potential. As the Regional Vice President of APJ at Twilio based in Singapore, he spearheads the communications sales...

Claire is a globally recognised aviation leader with over 30 years’ experience spanning across regional and international airlines and airports. An MBA and ICAO IAP designated executive, certified human-led design thinker and a former inhouse practitioner, Claire blends deep operational insight...

Torbjorn Karlsson is a Senior Client Partner in Korn Ferry Singapore office/Asia Pacific Headquarters where he is a member of the Firm’s Global Industrial Market. He specializes in international C-Suite and board searches within the industrial sector, particularly in the Diversified...

Ryan brings over 15 years of venture capital and startup experience, with his portfolio companies generating more than $4 billion in aggregate value, including leading investments in two unicorn companies. Previously, Ryan held investment and operating positions across multiple growth-stage...

Victor is a seasoned technology professional with over 15 years of experience in enterprise IT, specialising in device management and cybersecurity. He spent more than a decade in Airline IT, where he led initiatives in digital transformation, secure infrastructure, and operational efficiency for a ...

Scott Groh is a seasoned senior aviation executive with more than 30 years of global airline industry experience. A graduate of Georgian College’s inaugural Aviation Management programme, he has built a distinguished career spanning senior operational leadership roles across North America and the...

Yanendra Weerakkody is the Digital Solutions & Support Manager at SriLankan Airlines and a seasoned aviation professional with 14 years of experience driving innovation in commercial airline, airport, and ground handling operations. He is specializes in digital passenger solutions, including...

Johan Fantenberg is an experienced technologist with a keen eye for emergingtechnologies and technology driven business opportunities. With more than 30 yearsof experience from the high tech industry he brings insight and innovation to PingIdentity, our customers and the digital identity market...

Luke Gerner is Global Service Anchor for Customer Experience Strategy at Thoughtworks. He works with airline and travel leadership teams to shape CX and digital product strategies that keep pace with fast‑moving global expectations. With more than 20 years in CX, technology, branding and...

Christian Kündig is Director of Product at Scandit. He’s been with Scandit for over 10 years and is leading its ID Scanning product line. He worked with many of the leading airlines to help them implement Scandit’s data capture products. Scandit Smart data capture helps air travel operators to...

Firdaus Abhar Ali is an Engineering Manager and Architect at AirAsia MOVE, leading AI-powered customer platforms across the MOVE App and AirAsia Chat. He specialises in customer-centric conversational AI, in-app community experiences, and IROP (irregular operations) disruption automation—building...

Will Polese is currently the Vice President of Revenue at ELSA Corp, a leading AI-powered English communication solution that helps enterprises enhance workforce communication. At ELSA, he leads the company’s global B2B business, overseeing sales, customer success, marketing, and revenue...

Victor Brault is a Senior Advisor for Airlines at SES, the world’s leading provider of multi orbit satellite services, with over 20 years of experience in the aviation and satellite telecommunications industries. He leads sales and business development for SES Commercial Aviation across the...

Matthew leads research and marketing at Plan3, part of AviLabs, the leading passenger disruption management platform for airlines. With over a decade of experience in airline technology, he is a recognised voice on passenger disruption, shaping industry thinking through the Airline ImPax Report and ...

Roman van Alten is a Dutch national with an extensive background in airline retailing and distribution. He began his career with US Airways before moving to American Airlines, where he further developed his expertise in commercial and distribution strategies. Following his time with AA, Roman...

Marjorie Almadin is a revenue management leader with over 12 years of experience turning data, systems, and commercial strategy into tangible results. As the Manager of Revenue Management Systems at Philippine Airlines, she leads the team responsible for the airline's RM technologies, covering...

With a strong background in Digital Customer Experience and a passion for travel, Rodrigo serves as a Senior Solution Engineer for FLYR Offer & Order solutions. Having visited more than 30 countries, he brings a global perspective to helping carriers address core challenges and accelerate their ...

Rishabh Dev is Co-founder of Flynapse AI, where he is building an agentic intelligence layer to transform airline operations through domain-driven artificial intelligence. He brings over 13 years of experience in aviation operations, with hands-on exposure to large-scale airline...

Yoshiaki is Founder & CTO at BlueWX and also an associate professor at Keio University.Research Background:Meteorological research in Japan and the USThe world's highest resolution atmospheric simulation2021 Japan Meteorological Society Shono Award2014 RIKEN Research Encouragement Award

Chris Niven is the Landside and Digital Business Manager at Adelaide Airport Limited, recognised for his commercially astute approach to complex operational and digital environments. Chris brings a strategic lens to investment decisions, portfolio prioritisation, and transformation...

Mike is the principal of Juliett Alpha, a leading global communications firm for airlines and travel companies. 

Having sat in the cockpit, managed flight operations on the ground, and built software from scratch, Adil uniquely understands why airlines keep struggling with managing and acting on operational information. As Co-founder and CEO of Accumulus, he's now building the AI solution he always wished ...

Pete is a Founder, Consultant and Partner at easyGDS (www.easygds.com). Peteis bringing decades of senior executive expertise to the travel e-commerce and aviation sector. Widely recognized as a pioneer in the travel e-commerce space, Pete has witnessed and shaped the digital evolution of the...

Mert Aydın is a graduate of the English Translation & Interpretation program at Istanbul University, fluent in English and French. He worked for two years as a freelance web developer, delivering user-focused and performance-driven web solutions. He currently works at Turkish Airlines in Ground ...

David Brem is an investor focused on the intersection of aviation, travel, and emerging technology. He currently serves as a Venture Partner at Thayer Investment Partners (TIP), where he leads the firm’s aviation vertical, working with airlines and industry partners to identify and support...