George Ioannou is a Greek Canadian innovation leader and aviation enthusiast currently serving as Director of Innovation at King Salman International Airport, a major airport expansion project in Riyadh. His professional journey spans environments as varied as waterparks, eVTOL, startups, and digital agencies across four continents. Working at the intersection of business, technology, and people, George applies a pragmatic, systems oriented approach to innovation and creative problem solving in complex operational settings. He’s focusing on open innovation and ecosystem partnerships to bridge the gap between experimentation and real world implementation to create better airport and travel experiences for staff and passengers alike. Outside the airport world, you’ll find him learning Greek dancing or sharpening his tennis game.
