Conference Programme Speakers
Subhas Menon
Director General, Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA)
Participating Talks and Sessions
Michael Simionescu
Head of Airport Partnerships & Incentives, AirAsia Group
Participating Talks and Sessions
Malcom An
Senior Managing Director Global Strategic Initiatives Commercial Sales & Marketing, The Boeing Company
Malcom An is the senior managing director of Global Strategic Initiatives for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, sales and marketing organization. Appointed to this position in February 2014, Malcom is responsible for leading the integrated Boeing team with the development and execution of strategic programs and projects to strengthen cooperation between Boeing, airlines, regulators, airports, government officials, associations and other key aviation stakeholders with a focus on China, India, and Southeast Asia markets. Malcom also has oversight over Boeing’s Global Support Centers providing technical and operational support in key regions.
Prior to his current assignment, Malcom had the responsibility for customer support strategies and initiatives in the aftermarket for the Supply Chain organization. In that position, Malcom directed a team in resolving significant fleet issues, improving fleet reliability, regulating supplier spares pricing, and driving enhancements in airline customer engagement.
Malcom joined the Boeing Company in 2007, leading various projects and recovery plans for the 787 Program. His experience includes serving as integration leader managing the 787 Global Supply Chain and working to drive continuous improvements in Supplier Quality.
Prior to joining Boeing, Malcom served as procurement officer, technical sales leader, and project manager at Lifespan Biosciences in Seattle, executing custom research projects for major pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide. Malcom earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Cornell University, and also holds a PMP and graduate certificate from Stanford University. A native of Washington, Malcom lives with his family in Seattle.
Participating Talks and Sessions
Phui Phui Ho
Regional Marketing Director Southeast Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Phui Phui Ho is a member of the Sales & Marketing organization within Boeing Commercial Airplanes leading customer engagement efforts with airlines across Southeast Asia. Her work spans fleet and network development, including performance analysis, economic analysis and airline product development. Her objective is to establish working relationships between Boeing and customers to ensure airlines continue to grow and expand sustainably.
Phui Phui holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Science from UCSI University, Malaysia and Master of Business Administration from ESMT Berlin, Germany. Prior to Boeing, Phui Phui worked in AirAsia X as a Special Assistant to CEO in Strategy Planning. She had also worked in Alton Aviation Consultancy as a Senior Associate. She enjoys volunteering, blogging, travelling, reading and learning languages.
Outside of work, Phui Phui enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures. In addition, Phui Phui is passionate about arts and calligraphy where she can channel her creativity in excess.
Participating Talks and Sessions
Holly Miles
Editor, International Airport Review
Participating Talks and Sessions
Angela Lugtu
Director, Network Planning, Cebu Pacific Air
Participating Talks and Sessions
Abhijit DasGupta
Head of Planning & Revenue Management, IndiGo
Participating Talks and Sessions
Stefano Baronci
Director General, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East
Participating Talks and Sessions
Thiti Arayakhun
Head of scheduling, Thai Airways
Participating Talks and Sessions
Scott Zeglin
Head of Commercial Strategy & Performance, Qantas Group
Participating Talks and Sessions
Shashi Chetia
VP & Head Network Planning & Alliances, Air India Express
Participating Talks and Sessions
Sean Te’o
Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Airlines Limited
Participating Talks and Sessions
Neelu Khatri
Sr. Vice President International Operations, Akasa Air
Participating Talks and Sessions
Jay L Lingeswara
Vice President Commercial, Vietjet Air
Participating Talks and Sessions
William Le Grand
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Aircalin
Participating Talks and Sessions
Motohisa Abe
VP International Route Strategy, Japan Airlines
Participating Talks and Sessions
Matthew Choi
General Manager, Corporate Planning, HK Express
Participating Talks and Sessions
Keikou Venske
General Manager, Aviation Business Development, Hokkaido Airports
Participating Talks and Sessions
Kenjiro Karahashi
Managing Director, Aviation Business Development, Hokkaido Airports
Participating Talks and Sessions
Rohan Kapoor
Group Director – Operations Contracts and Asset Management, Cebu Pacific
Participating Talks and Sessions
Representative
Western Australian Government
Participating Talks and Sessions
Jason Waters
Chief Executive Officer, Perth Airport
Participating Talks and Sessions
Andrew Hogg
Executive General Manager Eastern Markets and Aviation, Tourism Australia
Participating Talks and Sessions
Kate Holsgrove
Chief Commercial & Aviation Officer, Perth Airport
Participating Talks and Sessions
Arnaud Maheu
Director Fleet and Network planning, Airbus
Participating Talks and Sessions
Jayjay Neri
General Manager, Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority
Participating Talks and Sessions
Majid Khan
Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Air Connectivity Program
Participating Talks and Sessions
Kiran Jain
Chief Operating Officer, Noida International Airport (DXN)
Kiran Jain is the Chief Operating Officer at Noida International Airport (DXN), India. In the last 28 odd years of her corporate career, she has breathed aviation in various sectors such as airport route development, airline commercials, government relations, marketing, sales and analysis in India and USA. An astute, energetic, and team-oriented person with a strong work ethic, she also holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in International Business and Political Science from Fordham University, Marymount.
Participating Talks and Sessions
Megat Ardian
Senior General Manager, Strategy, Malaysia Airports
Participating Talks and Sessions
Arun Bansal
Group Chief Executive Officer, Adani Airports
Participating Talks and Sessions
Aidan Mooney
Vice President Consulting, ASM Global Route Development
Participating Talks and Sessions
Steven Small
Director Events, Routes
Participating Talks and Sessions
David Casey
Editor-in-Chief, Routes
Qiongfang (Yoshiko) Hu
Director, Airline Partnerships, Routes