Advisory Board

>20 years’ experience in leading information, consultancy, events and marketing services businesses in the commercial aerospace, defence and government sectors. Paul holds a deep contact book across the global A&D sector, including OEMs, government agencies, airports, airlines and MROs.

Paul Burton
Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Aviation Week Network

Aged 63, Mrs. Cheung was appointed Acting CEO in June 2024 and COO in December 2022. She holds an MBA from Southern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Computer Science from The State University of New York. An alumnus of Stanford’s Executive Programm, she joined Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) in 1992, having worked in high-tech companies in New York and Silicon Valley. She serves on various boards and committees, including the Town Planning Board.

Vivian Cheung
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Airport Authority Hong Kong

Sarah, with 28 years of travel industry experience, has worked on projects for major airports worldwide. She joined Amadeus in 2014, leading the Airport & Airline Operations business unit for Asia-Pacific. She’s responsible for scaling up market share and overseeing solution delivery. Sarah serves on the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Board and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She sponsors the Amadeus Women’s Network in Asia and is a Director on the Women in Aviation, Singapore Chapter Board. She holds a BA in Economics & Finance and an AMAP Diploma.

Sarah Samuel
SVP, Airport & Airline Operations, APAC, Amadeus

David has over 20 years’ experience in the aviation industry and has played a crucial part in developing the ASM business. He joined ASM in 1998 and later transferred to Routes, ASM’s sister company. Following UBM’s purchase of ASM and Routes in 2010, David led the integration of the two companies into the new organization. He decided to return to ASM in 2013 to help shape ASM’s future direction. David previously worked for BAE Systems, Manchester Airport and London City Airport.

David Stroud
Managing Director Air Transport Strategy and Consulting, Aviation Week Network

Sanjeev K. is the Vice President at SITA, specializing in air transport communications and IT. With over 27 years of experience, he has integrated advanced technologies like Digital Travel Credentials, Cloud solutions, and AI to enhance sustainability and redefine airport operations. His strategic insights have shaped the future of air travel. Sanjeev has held leadership roles at HPE, Dell, Orange, and Infosys, consistently driving innovation. He holds an MBA and a Post Graduate Certificate from MIT Sloan, reflecting his commitment to excellence in the industry.

Sanjeev Kumar
Vice President,
SITA at Airports, Borders & CDE

A Ph.D. in Regional Economics, this professor directs the Institute of Airport Economics at the Civil Aviation University of China. He’s a leading technologist for the Civil Aviation Administration of China and introduced Chinese Airport Economics theories. He authored ‘Airport Economics: Growth Space in Speed Economy Era’, translated ‘Aviation Metropolis: Our Future Life Style’, and won the Sci-tech Achievement Award of CAAC and the 10th Tianjin Outstanding Social-Scientific Achievement Award.

Prof. Yunchun Cao
Director, Center for Airport Economic Research, Civil Aviation University of China (CAUC)

With >30 years in aviation, Athanasios Titonis enhanced service standards across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He mastered ground handling, tour operations, and airport management for a German airline and worked part-time at Stuttgart Airport. As CEO of Mactan-Cebu International Airport, he drives transformative initiatives to position it as the Philippines’ premier tourism gateway. Titonis also lectures in Aviation Management at a top German university, mentoring future aviation leaders. Committed to advancing the industry, he aims to leave a lasting impact through leadership, innovation, and education.

Athanasios Titonis
Chief Executive Officer,
Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Mr. Bien has extensive experience in the ICT industry, with a focus on digital transformation and data applications. He has worked in finance, telecommunications, logistics, transportation, and aviation. As the former CIO of the Hong Kong Airport Authority, he led strategic technology planning at HKIA. Currently, he serves as an advisor to multiple companies in the aviation sector, travels across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe to share insights on connectivity, platforms, and AI. Mr. Bien holds a BSc in Computer Engineering from Queen’s University and an MSc in Communication Engineering from Imperial College.

Andy Bien
Director VBRAN & Company Limited

Mark Watts has been the Chief Operating Officer of Cathay Cargo Terminal since October 2021, looking after the day-to-day business and long-term strategy for the Cargo Terminal’s ground services. Cathay Cargo Terminal is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways. As well as operating the most advanced air cargo terminal in Hong Kong, mark is also responsible for Cathay Cargo Terminal’s intermodal sea-air cargo handling facility in Dongguan China. Mark joined the Cathay Group in 2006 and has taken up a number of senior management roles for the group in Sales and Distribution, Procurement and Inflight Operations at Cathay Pacific.