Globally recognised aviation strategist, advisor, author and thought leader with more than five decades of experience advising airline, airport, aerospace and aviation-related C-Suite executives and Boards worldwide. Former President (small airline and a consulting firm), academic at MIT and The Ohio State University, and trusted advisor to government policy makers and industry leaders. Known for challenging conventional thinking, fostering cross-industry collaboration, and helping organisations identify new sources of value, innovation and long-term strategic advantage.
KEY SKILLS
• Advising Board and C-Suites on airline strategy & transformation and Governments on aviation policy
• Facilitating cross-industry collaboration and executive discussions
ENVIRONMENT
• Board-level and C-Suite strategic reviews strategic repositioning
• Government-owned and government-controlled enterprises
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
• More than 50 years of experience within the global aviation industry
• Recognised globally for advancing strategic thinking, innovation and leadership within the aviation sector.
• Currently Executive-in-Residence, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University.
• Author of a series of 18 aviation business books featuring forewords from global aviation leaders and thought leadership pieces from practitioners.
• Founder and Chair of the International Airline Symposium, now in its 29th year, bringing together senior aviation executives for high-level strategic dialogue.
• Served on advisory boards across public and private sector organisations.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
• Doctorate in Air Transportation – University of London
• MBA – MIT Sloan School of Management
• Master of Science in Flight Transportation – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering (First Class Honours) – University of London
• Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS)Rr