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4-6 NOVEMBER 2025

HONG KONG | ASIAWORLD-EXPO

Advisory Board

Andy worked in 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. Andy 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

Over 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

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)

Chapman was appointed as Deputy Director, Corporate Development, Airport Authority Hong Kong in December 2024. He has nearly 35 years of broad experience in various airport management positions. His earlier experience includes cargo & logistics, passenger terminal, baggage system, and airfield operation & planning and participated in the planning & commissioning of several Mainland China and overseas airports.

Chapman Fong
Deputy Director, Corporate Development, Airport Authority Hong Kong

Burcu graduated from Bogazici University, Department of Business Administration in 1999 and received her MBA degree from London Business School and Columbia Business School. She started her professional career at Garanti Bank where she worked in Treasury and Project Finance departments. Joining TAV Airports in 2005, Geris led the Project & Structured Finance Department of the Company. She was appointed CFO in 2012 and Deputy CEO in 2022. Burcu was named a “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum as well as a “Rising Talent” by the Women’s Forum. She was in the list of Turkey’s 50 Most Influential CFOs between 2016-2024. She sits at the boards of several TAV Group companies.

Burcu Gehris
Deputy CEO and CFO,
TAV Airports

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

Norbert Marx spent his entire professional life in different fields of aviation in the US, Europe and Asia, incl.>17 years in China. He has held CEO / GM positions at Lufthansa Technik Tulsa, Jet Aviation Basel + GAMECO, a JV of China Southern Airlines and CK Hutchison Whampoa, providing base-, line- and component MRO. Since August 2024, he is CEO of China Aircraft Services Limited (CASL), headquartered at HKIA. CASL specializes in base- and line maintenance, ground services and cabin cleaning. Marx received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” issued by AWN during MRO Asia-Pacific in September 2023.

Norbert Marx
CEO of China Aircraft Services Limited (CASL)

Mr Simon Li is President of Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, CEO of HKIA Services Holdings Limited, Chairman of AsiaWorld-Expo Management Ltd. since April 2023. He was appointed council member of University of Hong Kong in November 2024. Mr Li joined Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong Government in 1983, serving as Director-General of Civil Aviation from 2016 to 2020. He was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) in 2020, recognising his contributions to Hong Kong. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical & electronics engineering, and a specialised master’s degree in Satellite-based Communications, Navigation & Surveillance from Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile, France.

Simon Li
President, Hong Kong International Airport Academy

Thomas Romig joined Brussels Airport Company as Chief Operations Officer in June 2024, overseeing all airport operations. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President at Airports Council International (ACI) in Montreal, managing advocacy related to safety, security, and operations. Before ACI, he held senior leadership roles at Geneva Airport, focusing on safety and operations, including developing the Airport Operations Center. Romig is actively engaged in ICAO and EASA regulatory activities, representing the airport community through ACI.

Thomas Romig
Chief Operating Officer, Brussels Airport

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

Dr Thomas Sim has over 37 years in the logistics and supply chain industry with The Topocean Group, Singapore. Since joining the Singapore Logistics Association in 2000, he served as its Deputy Chairperson and currently the Board Director. As Academic Director at The Logistics Academy, he’s involved in developing training programs and standards and globally through FIATA. He has been elected as the Senior Vice President of FIATA since 2019. He has been a lead master-trainer for various international organizations, delivering logistics education in over 108 countries. Recently appointed to the Singapore Customs Advisory Council, Dr. Sim advocates for skill development and inclusion in international trade, transport logistics, SCM. He has received multiple national and global awards for his immense contributions to education and developing industry standards.

Prof.Dr. Thomas Sim
Senior Vice President, International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)

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

Mark Watts has been the CEO 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.

Mark Watts
Chief Operating Officer, Cathay Cargo Terminal

Rahadian D. Yogisworo is an airport professional of Angkasa Pura Indonesia with 28 years of experience in airport management with expertise in commercial development and public relations. Currently managing 7 aiports of regional IV across Special Region of Yogyakarta, Central Java and East Java.

Rahadian D. Yogisworo
CEO of Regional IV Angkasa Pura Indonesia

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