The World Aviation Festival 2023

The World Aviation Festival is a significant gathering in the aviation industry, providing a platform for aviation professionals to explore the latest trends and advancements. This event features discussions topics on digital transformation, passenger experience, airline technology, and sustainability. The event is designed for top executives from global airlines, airports, and those responsible for overseeing software, services, marketing, and distribution within their organizations.

Diversity & Inclusion: Lift Off to Leadership

September 27, 16:15- 17:00 CEST

Sumati Sharma, partner with Oliver Wyman’s Transportation and Services practice will moderate a panel on a conversation exploring the critical importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in organizations, especially in the aviation industry.

Topics include:

• The need for role models to inspire others and address the glass ceilings that still exist. 
• The challenges of diversity at lower levels and the lack of diversity in leadership.
• How to translate intentions into action, particularly within the leadership level. 
• How to advocate for visible role models, long-term culture change, and male allyship at senior levels, along with providing examples of successful initiatives for change.

• Guliz Ozturk, Chief Executive Officer, Pegasus Airlines
• Sophie Dekkers, CCO, EasyJet
• Sumati Sharma, Partner, Oliver Wyman
• Adrian Binfield, Head of People and Culture, International Airlines Group
• Pieter Bootsma, Chief Strategy Officer, Air France – KLM