JEREMY BOWEN

Chief Executive Officer

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Jeremy Bowen is the CEO of Cirium, the aviation analytics company that is helping to shape an intelligent future for air travel.

Cirium is part of the global information- based analytics company RELX. Jeremy originally joined its FlightGlobal brand, the aviation arm of RELX, in 2018. He became CEO in 2019 during the same period as the company rebranded to Cirium, after significantly growing its data portfolio with the acquisitions of Diio, FlightStats, Ascend and Innovata. At the same time, Jeremy led the divestment of its legacy publishing business, FlightGlobal.

During this leadership position, Jeremy has additionally set a new vision and strategy for Cirium, aligned company operations, driven a new collaborative culture and the acquisitions of Snowflake Software, to further expand Cirium’s data portfolio and technology offering.

Jeremy has been in the data and analytics world all his career, previously with RELX’s Accuity business for eight years—a company focused on the financial services sector. Before this role, spending 15 years with data insights company Dun & Bradstreet in leadership positions in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.  

WILLY BOULTER

Advisory Board Member, Consultant and former Airline Executive

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Willy Boulter has over 40 years of experience in the airline industry, most recently as Chief Commercial Officer of IndiGo, India’s largest airline with a fleet of over 250 aircraft. For the first 20 years of his career, he worked at Cathay Pacific in several positions, including heading the Japan market, Revenue Management and IT.

He was Commercial Director of Virgin Atlantic from 2002 to 2008, and then the CEO of Russia’s first LCC, Sky Express. He has also worked for airlines in the Middle East, specifically Gulf Air and Etihad, and was CCO in the Emirates-sponsored team that turned around TAAG Angola Airlines in 2015-18.

He is a graduate of Oxford University and served in the British Army in the UK, Canada and Hong Kong. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and currently splits his time between England and Yokohama.

LUIS FELIPE DE OLIVEIRA

Advisory Board Member, Executive Director and CEO , Exactly Consulting and Services SARL

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Luis Felipe de Oliveira served ACI World as Director General from June 2020 to October 2024, guiding the organization through the global pandemic while improving the finances, structure and outreach for the group.

He successfully led the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) between October 2017 and May 2020, promoting positive change in the organization. Prior to joining ALTA, Luis served as World Fuel Services’ Vice President Supply Development for Latin America and Caribbean where he was responsible for improving World Fuel’s aviation fuel business in the region.

For 10 years, Luis served IATA, leading fuel and airport campaigns with governments, oil companies, fuel service providers and airports for the Americas, Africa and the Middle East regions, based in Switzerland. He also served 12 years at Shell with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean and Africa and Europe, based in the Netherlands.

He is currently the executive director and operating officer of Exactly Consulting and Services SARL.

ALEX DE GUNTEN

Independent Advisor & Analyst

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Alex de Gunten is a highly respected aviation executive with over 30 years of experience. As Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs at HEICO Aerospace Corporation, a global leader in aerospace products and services, Alex drives strategic relationships with airlines worldwide and enhances the company’s market presence.

Previously, Alex served as Executive Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), where he spearheaded initiatives to address industry challenges and foster collaboration among member airlines. He also held the role of Vice President of International at LanChile (now LATAM), playing a pivotal role in expanding the airline’s global footprint. Earlier in his career, Alex contributed to the strategic growth and operational efficiency of Canadian Airlines International through various leadership roles.

Alex’s contributions to aviation have been recognized with prestigious accolades, including Air Transport World’s Decade of Excellence Award, ALTA’s Federico Bloch Award, and the Flight Safety Foundation-Boeing Aviation Safety Lifetime Achievement Award.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from McGill University and an MBA from Queen’s University in Ontario. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, Alex is a sought-after speaker at global aviation forums.

SCOTT MCCARTNEY

Aviation Consultant and Adjunct Professor, Duke University

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Scott McCartney, a renowned aviation journalist and business consultant, brings decades of expertise in analyzing and reporting on industry trends. For over 20 years, he penned The Middle Seat, The Wall Street Journal’s celebrated travel column, where he launched its highly regarded airline performance rankings.

McCartney was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team of journalists for its coverage of 9/11 and the author of four acclaimed books. His numerous accolades include the George Polk Award and SABEW’s “Best in Business” honors. Currently, he serves as an adjunct professor at Duke University and hosts Airlines Confidential, a globally recognized aviation podcast. The podcast consistently ranks in the top 1% of all podcasts and is one of the most downloaded business podcasts each week.

He also leads Middle Seat LLC, a consultancy specializing in media training and aviation research. Recognized for his transportation coverage, Scott was named “Best in Business” by the Society for American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) in both 2018 and 2022. His work has also earned a George Polk Award, a Deadline Club Award, and an Online News Association Best Online Column Award. He was part of The Wall Street Journal team that won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the September 11th attacks.

Scott is also the author of four books, including The Wall Street Journal Guide to Power Travel: How to Arrive with Your Dignity, Sanity, and Wallet Intact. A native of Boston, Scott spent 11 years with the Associated Press before joining the Journal in 1993. He is an instrument-rated, multi-engine private pilot and currently resides in Dallas. Additionally, he is actively involved in non-profit work, chairing the boards of a $51 million endowment and a 501(c)(3) newspaper publisher.

EAMONN BRENNAN

Independent Advisor & Analyst

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Eamonn Brennan has a distinguished record of leadership in aviation safety, performance, and airspace management. Currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at Ryanair, Brennan was the Director General of EUROCONTROL from 2018 to 2022, steering the organization through pivotal challenges such as the record-setting summer of 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic. During his tenure, he ensured the resilience of the European Air Traffic Network, overseeing 11 million annual flights.

Previously, Brennan served as Chief Executive of the Irish Aviation Authority (2002–2017), achieving significant advancements in safety, cost efficiency, and airspace management. A pioneer in privatization efforts, he led the Airline Group’s successful bid for the UK’s first partial privatization of an Air Navigation Service Provider.

Brennan has also held key leadership roles, including Chairman of CANSO Global and the COOPANS Alliance. Currently, Eamonn is a Non-Executive Director at Ryanair, and also serves as Chairman of the Foynes Flying Boat Museum and advises various aviation companies and governments.

HENRY HARTEVELDT

President, Atmosphere Research Group

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Henry H. Harteveldt is one of the travel industry’s most respected analysts. He started the Atmosphere Research Group – a San Francisco-based independent, objective travel industry market research and strategic advisory firm – in 2011, following a nearly-11-year career as Forrester Research’s global head of travel research. Before becoming an analyst, Henry spent more than 15 years in marketing, product, planning, PR, and distribution roles at a variety of leading travel firms, including Continental Airlines, Fairmont Hotel Management Company and GetThere.

Most recently, Henry has taken on a role with Airlines Confidential, a podcast he co-hosts with several former CEOs and senior executives about the industry.

MIKE MALIK

Chief Marketing Officer

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Mike Malik is the Chief Marketing Officer at Cirium and joined the company in 2018. He rebranded the company, bringing together six brands the firm had acquired over the previous decade under one single brand.

Mike has been in the airline industry throughout his career and has held several executive level positions. Mike was Chief Commercial Officer for UBM Aviation, President of Aloha Air Cargo & Aloha Tech Ops, and Chief Information Officer for Aloha Airlines. He was also one of the founding team members of Maxjet Airways, where he was Chief Marketing and Information Officer. Prior to this, he was President and CEO of Shepherd Systems, an airline analytics company. He spent nine years at American Airlines and Sabre having roles in London and Hong Kong where he was Vice President, Asia Pacific. While in Hong Kong, he was also a consultant to the executive management team of Cathay Pacific Airways.

During his career Mike has also been a consultant to several airlines, assisting them in deploying new technology into their operations. This included Lufthansa for day-of-operations control, Swissair for pricing and Cathay Pacific Airways for revenue management, crew management and maintenance operations.

Mike is currently an advisory board member to Aerobrand, an airline branding and design company that is responsible for rebranding Lufthansa Airlines in 2018.

LYDIA WEBB

Marketing Director – Americas & Strategic Programs

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Lydia Webb is the Marketing Director for the Americas region and the Program Manager for the Cirium On-Time Performance program. She is an aviation marketing  professional with extensive background and experience, spanning airport, airlines, aerospace and travel technology. 

She has proven diverse experience in B2B marketing, content development, brand management, market research and sales acceleration. 

Lydia was instrumental in the American Airlines rebranding project. In her role, she was responsible for bringing the new American branding to life, providing complete brand oversight for the legacy US Airways – American Airlines global rebranding/Next Gen project spanning airport stations, hangar buildings, maintenance facilities, reservation offices and ticket service centers for American Airlines.

During her time at Sabre, she worked closely with Sales and Product Management leaders to define and develop content and messaging for specified customer segments.  She also led strategic customer communications.

She also worked at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in the Air Service Development department. She supported the growth of the airport’s international and domestic air service strategies including, Qantas, Emirates, Aeromexico, KLM, JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines.