International Airport Summit 2024

Speakers

#IARSummit
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

13th — 14th November 2024

Ekelem Airhihen

Ekelem Airhihen

Deputy General Manager Planning

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria

FAAN logo

Ekelem Airhihen has MBA from the Lagos Business School, Nigeria. He is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Finance and IT Consultant and Airport Customer Experience Specialist. Attended training on Doing Business in a Globalised World at IESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain and with London Business School ( Wheeler Institute) on African Economic History. He is also an accredited mediator.

Worked in committees of ICAN and functioned in ICAN faculty boards, Member Airport Non-aeronautical Revenue Activities of Airports Council International and aviation infrastructure policy commission of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.

He has Certificate in Public Leadership and Policy from The School of Politics, Policy and Governance, Abuja; has had several trainings by Airports Council International, and is a member Nigerian Institute for Training and Development.

He is Deputy General Manager, Planning, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria with interests in strategy, policy, market research and business and data analytics, mediation and process improvement.

Panel Discussion

4.20 pm

Collaborative partnerships:

Building essential partnerships to grow the industry

Effective and open collaboration between airports, airlines and other stakeholders is essential for ensuring seamless operations, maximising resources, and delivering exceptional passenger experiences. This session will tackle the challenges and explore best practices and opportunities in fostering productive partnerships. Discover strategies for enhancing governance structures and fostering meaningful engagement to drive mutual success and sustainability. Join this session to hear airports discuss:

  • The ways in which airports are partnering to improve passenger satisfaction and loyalty
  • The governance models and frameworks that are effective in promoting collaboration and decision-making
  • How airports and airlines collaborate during crisis situations, such as natural disasters, security incidents, or public health emergencies
Johanne Gallant with Fredericton International Airport YFC logo
Johanne Gallant

President & CEO,
Fredericton International Airport

Abhi Chacko with London Gatwick Airport logo
Abhi Chacko

Head of Innovation and Commercial Development,
London Gatwick Airport

Ekelem Airhihen with FAAN logo
Ekelem Airhihen

Deputy General Manager Planning
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria

David Surley with Aarhus Airport logo
Moderator: David Surley

Senior Director Air Service Development & Marketing
Aarhus Airport