International Airport Summit 2024

Speakers

#IARSummit
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

13th — 14th November 2024

Anelia Dimova

Anelia Dimova

Chief of HR

Sofia Airport

Sofia Airport Logo

Anelia Dimova is the Chief HR Officer and a Management Board Member of SOF Connect – the operator of Sofia Airport.

Ms. Dimova is a senior HR and business professional with a solid managerial experience.  She has been part of the leadership teams in charge of transformations in big multinational companies from the manufacturing and telecommunications industry.

Ms. Dimova has joined the aviation and SOF Connect in 2021 with the launch of the transformation of the company and the implementation of its strategy to become a five-star, modern regional airport.

Anelia Dimova holds a Master’s Degree in International Economic Relations from Varna University of Economics and has completed the Executive Leadership program at Cornell University.

Panel Discussion

10.50 am

DEIB:

Improve business decision making by creating an exceptional work environment

The aviation industry is a great enabler of socio-economic growth for local communities and regions. Fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) is a strategic necessity given the critical role that airports play as hubs of connectivity and gateways to the world. Airport workforces should reflect the diverse communities they serve to ensure that all passengers and stakeholders feel welcome, safe, and valued. Join this session to hear airports discuss:

  • Strategies airports are employing to promote diversity within the workplace and create a safe space to empower and retain talent
  • Effective recruitment, leadership, and allyship tactics
  • Addressing intersectional challenges and promote equity for underrepresented groups, driving systemic change
Anelia Dimova with Sofia Airport Logo
Anelia Dimova

Chief of HR
Sofia Airport

Ivonne Schlesinger with Fraport logo
Ivonne Schlesinger

Senior Vice President HR People and Culture
Fraport AG

Vernon Taylor
Moderator: Vernon Taylor

Director of People Operations
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