About ICAO
Diplomatic Bodies
Strategic goals
- Every Flight is Safe and Secure
- Aviation is Environmentally Sustainable
- • CORSIA
- • State Action Plans for Aviation CO2 Reduction
- • Finvest Hub
- Aviation Delivers Seamless, Accessible, and Reliable Mobility for All
- No Country Left Behind
- • Capacity Development and Implementation Support
- The International Civil Aviation Convention and Other Treaties, Laws and Regulations Address All Challenges
- The Economic Development of Air Transport Assures the Delivery of Economic Prosperity and Societal Well-Being for All
Featured Events
- ICAO Air Navigation World (ANW) 2026 – Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM)
- ICAO Air Navigation World (ANW) 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance and Spectrum Symposium (CNSS)
- Second Joint ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation
- ICAO NACC Regional Workshop on Assistance to Aircraft Accident Victims and Their Families (AAAVF)
Resources
- ICAO E-Library
- Publications
- Annual Reports of the Council
- Safety Audit Results - Interactive
- Aviation Benefits Report
- Economic Facts and Figures
- Global Aviation Safety Plan
- Safety Reports
- Global Air Navigation Plan
- Air Navigation Reports
- ICAO Partnership Programme
- ICAO API Data Service
- ICAO Data+
- ICAO iSTARS
- Air Transport Monthly Monitor
- Compendium: Competition Policies/Practices
- Economic Analyses and Forecasting
- Databases and Studies
- Environment Reports
- Environment Publications
- ICAO TRIP Strategy Compendium
- Unmanned Aviation
- ICAO GIS Aviation Data
Strategic Goals
- Every Flight is Safe and Secure
- Aviation is Environmentally Sustainable
- • CORSIA
- • State Action Plans for Aviation CO2 Reduction
- • Finvest Hub
- Aviation Delivers Seamless, Accessible, and Reliable Mobility for All
- No Country Left Behind
- • Capacity Development and Implementation Support
- The International Civil Aviation Convention and Other Treaties, Laws and Regulations Address All Challenges
- The Economic Development of Air Transport Assures the Delivery of Economic Prosperity and Societal Well-Being for All
Featured Events
- ICAO Air Navigation World (ANW) 2026 – Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM)
- ICAO Air Navigation World (ANW) 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance and Spectrum Symposium (CNSS)
- Second Joint ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation
- ICAO NACC Regional Workshop on Assistance to Aircraft Accident Victims and Their Families (AAAVF)
Resources
- ICAO E-Library
- Publications
- Annual Reports of the Council
- Safety Audit Results - Interactive
- Aviation Benefits Report
- Economic Facts and Figures
- Global Aviation Safety Plan
- Safety Reports
- Global Air Navigation Plan
- Air Navigation Reports
- ICAO Partnership Programme
- ICAO API Data Service
- ICAO Data+
- ICAO iSTARS
- Air Transport Monthly Monitor
- Compendium: Competition Policies/Practices
- Economic Analyses and Forecasting
- Databases and Studies
- Environment Reports
- Environment Publications
- ICAO TRIP Strategy Compendium
- Unmanned Aviation
- ICAO GIS Aviation Data
Speakers
Mohamed Rahma
ICAO MID Regional Director
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Eng. Aiman Arab
Chairman
Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN)
Dr. Sameh El-Hefny
H.E. Minister of Civil Aviation
Arab Republic of Egypt
Captain Ahmed Adel
Chairman
EgyptAir Holding Company
Dr. Paul D. Williams
Head of Department & Professor of Atmospheric Science
Department of Meteorology, University of Reading
Justin Erbacci
Director General
ACI World
Maryam Telmesani
VP Sustainability
Saudia Group
Ali Tounsi
Director General
ACI Africa
Askin Demir
CEO
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Kenley Farmer
Director, Environmental Affairs
Airlines for America
Gema Haro
Head of the Environment Division
ENAIRE
Jessica Briggs
Head of Sustainability
Edinburgh Airport
Nicole Viola
Full Professor of Aerospace Systems
Politecnico di Torino
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Dr. Leonard Tampushi
Deputy Director of Pollution Control and Waste Management
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) of Kenya
Jeffrey Simmons
Vice President and Director of Meteorology
Bahamas Aviation Climate & Severe Weather Network
Captain Kareem Gamil Said
Counsellor to the President of Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority & GD International Agreements DEP.
Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority
Andreia Ramos
Sustainability and Environment Director
ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, SA | VINCI Airports
Sven Deckers
Director Sustainability
Dubai Airports
Ian Jopson
Sustainability Director
UK National Air Traffic Services (UK NATS)
Rashid Kizhakkayil
Section Head - Environment & Sustainability
Sharjah Airport
Charlotte Verreydt
Sustainability Manager
Brussels Airport Company
Dr. Simon Peter Njoroge
General Manager Operations & Safety
Kenya Airports Authority
Mohammed A. Salama
VP ESG & Safety
Jeddah Airports Company
Dr. Georgia Lykou
Head of Environmental Protection Regulation and Oversight Section
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
Georges-Evrard Coulibaly
Ethics and Sustainability Officer
Abidjan International Airport (AERIA)
Karsten Uhing
Senior Project Manager / Research Associate
Fraunhofer IML
Alena Maximova
Communications and EU Projects Officer
Airport Regions Council
Niek van Amstel
Airport Planner
Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO)
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Khalid Khamis Hamed AL Mahrooqi
Act. IMS Director
Muscat International Airport, Oman Airports
Wissam Chalabi
R&D Engineer Aerospace Operations
Netherlands Aerospace Centre
Farah Mismar
Regional Manager, Sustainability & Environment
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Kiran Gowda
Senior Specialist - Transport Sector Resilience
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Asmeeta Das Sharma
Lead - Sustainable Aviation and Resilience
Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO)
Genevieve Toh
Chief Marketing Officer
FlyORO
Dr. Neil Dickson
Chief, Environmental Standards
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
David Brain
ICAO Coordinator
EUROCONTROL
Jaehwan Shin
Assistant Manager, Net Zero Team
Incheon International Airport
Noora Al Sharhan
Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)
Etihad Airways
Lena Ungricht
Project Manager in Corporate Strategy and Sustainability
Fraport Germany
Eng. AbdelGhafar Elsayed AbdelGhafar AbdelHalim
General Director, A/C Ground Handling Inspections
Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA)
Sophia Olmos
Manager Environmental Protection
Airports Council International (ACI World)
Jonathan Bagg
Director, Stakeholder and Industry Relations
NAV Canada
Almila Dilara Celik
E&S Compliance Manager
TAV Airports
Emre Zaimoglu
Supervisor / Technical Inspector at Environment Unit
Türkiye DGCA
Denis Leluc
Director General
Aéroportuaire Régionale - France
Ika Niyanti Oktrian
Senior Environment Officer
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Indonesia
Dr. Rachel Burbidge
Senior Policy Officer - Environment and Climate Change, Aviation Sustainability Unit
EUROCONTROL
Deniz Kaymak
Associate Environment Officer
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Karnedi
Airport Engineering & Design Division Head
PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia / InJourney Airports
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Nathaniel Ng
Technical Director - Energy Advisory
WSP
Stéphanie Wigniolle
Scientific Officer, Marine and Aviation Services Section - Science, Services and Capacity Development Department
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Valentine Huet
Head of climate adaptation strategy
VINCI Concessions
Seif Afifi
Principal Banker, Sustainable Infrastructure - Middle East and Africa
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Nicolas Langlois
Sales Manager
Estuaire
Elaf Raslan
Associate Programme Management Officer
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Regional Office for Arab States
Rose Soy
Head of Operations
Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA)
Sylvain Verdier
Senior Commercial Advisor, Renewable Fuels
TOPSOE
Ali Tounsi
Director General
ACI Africa
Ali Tounsi has been the Secretary General of Airports Council International (ACI) for the African continent since 2009. ACI Africa comprises 79 members in 54 countries, managing 265 airports and 71 commercial partners.
Mr. Tounsi is an aviation engineer with a master's degree in airport management. He has over 34 years of experience in airport operations, resource management, infrastructure development, and airport security and safety. He has also overseen IT projects related to facilitation, passenger experience, service quality, and public-private partnerships.
Mr. Tounsi is a lecturer at aviation schools and supervises several research projects.
Justin Erbacci
Director General
ACI World
Justin Erbacci began his current role as Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) World in September 2024. A seasoned aviation professional and visionary leader with a proven track record, Justin previously served as Chief Executive Officer – Airports at NEOM in Saudi Arabia and as Chief Executive Officer of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Justin also excelled as Chief Operating Officer, Chief IT and Commercial Strategy Officer and Chief IT and Innovation Officer at LAWA.
Prior to his tenure at LAWA, Justin was Vice President of Customer Experience and Technology at the airline alliance Star Alliance Services GmbH. His ability to drive innovation and leverage technology was developed during his IT leadership roles at major global companies such as Credit Suisse and United Airlines. Earlier, he gained experience at management consultancies including Cambridge Management Consultants and Deloitte and Touche. Mr. Erbacci also practiced law as a civil rights defense litigator.
Mr. Erbacci holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Vienna School of Economics/University of South Carolina, a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University of Chicago’s School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University of Chicago.
Gema Haro López
Head of the Environment Division
ENAIRE
Gema Haro López is Head of the Environment Division at ENAIRE, Spain's air navigation service provider, with more than 15 years of professional experience in aviation environmental management. Her expertise includes aircraft noise, aviation emissions, environmental sustainability, and environmental management systems.
Throughout her career, she has contributed to the development and implementation of environmental strategies and initiatives supporting the sustainable growth of the aviation sector. She has been actively involved in projects related to environmental performance, regulatory compliance, emissions reduction, and the integration of environmental considerations into air navigation services.
Prior to joining ENAIRE, she worked in strategic planning roles for consulting firms and at Aena, gaining extensive experience in aviation planning, environmental management, and sustainability-related initiatives.
She collaborates with national and international stakeholders to promote innovative and effective solutions that contribute to a safer, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable aviation system.
Captain Kareem Gamil Said
Counsellor to the President of Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority & GD International Agreements DEP.
Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority
I am an airline captain with EgyptAir with more than 20 years of aviation experience, combining operational flying experience with extensive responsibilities in aviation management, safety, sustainability, and international civil aviation affairs.
Throughout my career, I have held several managerial positions, including Director of New Pilots Training DEP. and Director General of Carbon Offset and Mitigation DEP. I have also worked within the Safety and Quality Sector of EgyptAir Holding Company and chaired the committee responsible for EgyptAir’s preparation and readiness for COP27.
Currently, I serve as Advisor to the president of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority and Director General of International Agreements. I also chair the Committee for Assistance to Aircraft Accident Victims and their Families and serve as Rapporteur of the Wildlife and Bird Hazard Management Committee.
In addition, I serve as Egypt’s National Focal Point to AFCAC and as the National Focal Point for ICAO’s ACT-SAF programme.
Lena Ungricht
Project Manager in Corporate Strategy and Sustainability
Fraport Germany
Lena Ungricht is a sustainability professional with extensive experience in climate strategy and decarbonization within the airport sector. As Project Manager for Strategy & Sustainability at Fraport AG, she leads group-wide greenhouse gas accounting, sustainability reporting, and ESG data management initiatives across an international airport portfolio.
Her expertise includes climate target setting, Scope 1–3 emissions management, CSRD reporting, Airport Carbon Accreditation, and the development of corporate decarbonization roadmaps. Working closely with international subsidiaries and executive leadership, she helps translate climate ambitions into measurable actions and long-term transformation strategies.
Passionate about sustainable aviation, Lena advocates for collaboration, data-driven decision making, and practical solutions that enable airports to contribute effectively to global climate goals while maintaining operational excellence and resilience.
Dr. Paul D. Williams
Head of Department & Professor of Atmospheric Science
Department of Meteorology, University of Reading
Oxford University and is now the Head of the Meteorology Department and Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Reading. He is a world-leading authority on the science of aviation turbulence. As well as discovering that turbulence is increasing because of climate change, he co-developed an award-winning turbulence forecasting algorithm that has made billions of passenger journeys smoother and safer. He has published two books and over 80 papers in leading scientific journals. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Institute of Physics, and Royal Meteorological Society. He is a consultant to Guinness World Records on extreme atmospheric events. He is a frequent expert commentator for major broadcasting networks including the BBC, CNN, The Discovery Channel, and The Weather Channel, and he has been quoted on the front page of the New York Times.
Nicolas Langlois
Sales Manager
Estuaire
Nicolas Langlois joined Estuaire following his experience at Airbus and as a private pilot, convinced the aeronautical ecosystem can reduce its emissions impact. Nicolas is working with 50+ airports worldwide to reduce aircraft emissions.
Dr. Georgia Lykou
Head of Environmental Protection Regulation and Oversight Section
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
Dr. Georgia Lykou works in Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) as Head of Environmental Protection Regulation and Oversight Section. She is Member of ICAO Technical Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP), while she represents Greece in International Environmental Forums, European Aviation and Environment Working Group (EAEG), Refuel Aviation MS Network, Expert Group on Climate Change Policy, and other environmental related European & International groups.
For more than 15 years she has been working for HCAA as Energy Engineer and Air Traffic Safety Electronics Engineer in Environmental Protection Section, Technical Services Department, and Air Navigation Systems & Infrastructure Management Division.
She holds a PhD in the field of Cybersecurity and Aviation Critical Infrastructure Protection from Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), and three Postgraduate Degrees: i) MSc in Applied Environmental Protection Policies & Technologies, European University of Cyprus ii) MSc in Information Systems, AUEB, iii) Executive MBA (Master in Business Administration), AUEB.
She also holds two BSc degrees in Energy Technology Engineering & Computer Science and has excellent communication skills in Greek, English, French, Italian & Spanish.
Georges-Evrard Coulibaly
Ethics and Sustainability Officer
AERIA - Abidjan International Airport
Georges-Evrard Coulibaly is an Ethics and Sustainability Officer at AERIA, the operator of Félix Houphouét-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. With over seven years of experience in the airport industry, he has worked across airport operations, safety, security, environmental management and sustainability, giving him a practical understanding of the operational and environmental challenges faced by airports. In his current role, he contributes to AERIA's CSR and sustainability initiatives, supporting efforts to improve environmental performance and integrate responsible practices into airport operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and has completed specialized training in Airport Environmental Management and Sustainability with ACI Africa, covering key areas such as carbon management, waste, energy, water and environmental management systems.
Sven Deckers
Director Sustainability
Dubai Airports
Sven is Director Sustainability at Dubai Airports. He has over 25 years leadership experience in the aviation industry, having held several positions in different parts of the aviation ecosystem, such as airlines (Lufthansa, Saudia, Etihad), alliance management companies (Star Alliance) and at airports. Born in Belgium, through his multinational career, he has lived in several countries in Europe, Middle East and Asia. He is the holder of an Executive MBA degree of INSEAD, a Master in Aviation of the National Aviation School/Toulouse Business School, and a Master in Economics of LUC Hasselt.
Karsten Uhing
Senior Project Manager / Research Associate
Fraunhofer IML
Karsten Uhing is a Senior Project Manager and Research Associate in the Aviation Logistics Department at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML). With a background in economics and training as a helicopter pilot, he combines operational aviation expertise with research and innovation management.
He has more than 20 years of experience managing international projects that support structural and systemic transformation. In his current EU-funded work, he focuses on advancing the green and digital transition of aviation within the European transport system. His work aims to develop resilient, future-ready airport operations that preserve aviation's social and economic benefits while reducing environmental and societal impacts and adapting to changing conditions such as climate change.
Karsten is part of a team leading European research and innovation clusters on zero-emission airside operations and circular airport operations. These clusters coordinate and build on the results of the EU Green Airports projects TULIPS, STARGATE, and OLGA, while connecting early implementers across the sector.
Alena Maximova
Communications and EU Projects Officer
Airport Regions Council
Alena Maximova is Communications and EU Projects Officer at Airport Regions Council, where she leads communication and dissemination activities for European research and innovation projects. She develops strategic content, campaigns and digital tools that translate complex technical initiatives into accessible stories and strengthen their visibility and impact. Her work focuses on sustainable aviation, greener airports, future mobility and airport–city connections.
Niek van Amstel
Airport Planner
Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO)
In his career at NACO, Niek has proven to be an all-round aviation consultant with a focus on master planning, operations and analytics. He brings in infrastructure planning skills, advanced analytical and programming skills together with alternative fuel advisory. Furthermore, as electric aviation expert he is eager to see the full potential of future aviation possible, both on strategic, planning and operational level.
Kiran Gowda
Senior Specialist - Transport Sector Resilience
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Kiran Gowda is Advisor-Transport Sector Resilience at Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). He advises governments, organizations and other key stakeholders of infrastructure on adaptation and resilience initiatives. He leads Global Transport initiatives on Disaster Resilience of Airports and Seaports. His broad experience covers technical, policy and investment advisory on development projects focused on transport and allied sectors to include climate and disaster resilience. His work is predominantly in South and Central Asia, Pacific and Caribbean countries lately expanding to Africa and Latin America. In the past, he was associated with the World Bank, USAID and Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. He holds Masters in Transportation Engineering from BITS Pilani. He was also Fellow of first cohort on Indo-Pacific Safe and Sustainable Infrastructure Program in 2024. He has also been recognized by several countries for contribution on transport resilience.
Asmeeta Das Sharma
Lead - Sustainable Aviation and Resilience
Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO)
Asmeeta Das Sharma is a Climate Resilience Lead at Netherlands Airport Consultants, with over 10 years of international experience in aviation, infrastructure, urban planning, and resilience strategy. She specializes in helping airports identify climate-related risks, assess vulnerabilities across infrastructure and operations, and develop practical adaptation pathways that strengthen resilience and support long-term business continuity.
She currently leads climate risk assessments and adaptation planning programmes for major airports in the Middle East and India, where her work focuses on translating climate science and risk analysis into actionable investment and operational strategies for airport operators. Asmeeta also leads global resilience initiatives with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), developing guidance for airport operators and regulators on climate preparedness, disaster resilience, and adaptation planning.
With a systems-thinking approach and a background in architecture and urbanism, she brings deep insight into how aviation stakeholders can prepare for and respond to increasingly frequent and severe climate-related disruptions.
Ian Jopson
Sustainability Director
UK National Air Traffic Services (UK NATS)
Ian has more than thirty years' experience in the sphere of environmental aviation issues in Europe and beyond, working for the UK Civil Aviation Authority and an independent consultancy. He is currently Director of Sustainability at NATS, which provides air traffic services to over 2.5 million flights a year and at the biggest airports in the UK. Ian was part of the environmental research team in the Single European Sky ATM Research programme, SESAR. He is a director and member of the Council of the UK Sustainable Aviation coalition focused on cleaner quieter smarter flying. He is also a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society's Greener by Design Steering Group. Ian advises the UK state member of ICAO's Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection and works with ICAO's Airports and Operations environmental working group.
Genevieve Toh
Chief Marketing Officer
FlyORO
Genevieve Toh is Chief Marketing Officer at FlyORO, a Singapore-based company that develops modular fuel blending infrastructure for sustainable aviation fuel. She began her career in banking and finance before moving into renewable energy, and has worked in the SAF sector for the past seven years. Her focus is the operational and commercial layer of SAF deployment: how fuel moves through existing supply chains, how blends are produced and certified to specification close to the point of use, and what airports, fuel handlers, suppliers and airlines each need in place before volumes can scale. At FlyORO she leads partnerships, market development and external engagement, working with airport operators, fuel handlers, suppliers and regulators. She has supported deployments in Singapore and Australia, and has a particular interest in the role of airports as infrastructure enablers – how asset ownership, access arrangements and terminal configuration shape the competitiveness and resilience of future fuel supply chains.
Dr. Neil Dickson
Chief, Environmental Standards
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Dr. Neil D. leads the development of global standards and policies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of international aviation. With over two decades of experience in sustainable aviation, engineering, and atmospheric sciences, Neil has served ICAO since 2011, initially as an Environment Officer and later assuming his current leadership role in 2016. Prior to joining ICAO, he worked as a specialist consultant in sustainable aviation and held engineering roles at QinetiQ and DuPont. Neil holds a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire. Based in Montréal, he is a driving force behind aviation's transition toward environmental sustainability.
David Brain
ICAO Coordinator, Environmental / Operational Expert
EUROCONTROL
David Brain works as the ICAO Coordinator at the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) responsible for coordinating the technical contributions between EUROCONTROL and ICAO. With close to 30 years experience in Air Traffic Control and Air Traffic Management, David takes an active role in several ICAO Panels, Study Groups and Task Forces and has co-chaired the Airports and Operations Working Group (WG2) of the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) since 2020. David has an en-route ATCO background in the UK, a Private Pilots license and a MSc in Sustainable Aviation.
Eng. AbdelGhafar Elsayed AbdelGhafar AbdelHalim
General Director, A/C Ground Handling Inspections
Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA)
Eng. Abdelghafar Elsayed Abdelhalim is an aviation executive and ICAO Subject Matter Expert in aviation safety and environmental protection, currently serving as General Director of Aircraft Ground Handling Inspections at the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority. With over 25 years of experience, he has played a pivotal role in advancing Egypt’s aviation environmental strategy and strengthening regional and international cooperation on sustainability and climate initiatives.
Representing Egypt at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection, he previously served as CAEP Vice-Chairperson for two consecutive terms and co-led technical work on “aircraft end-of-life management and recycling”.
He also serves as Chairperson of the Environment Committee of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization, contributing to aviation environmental and capacity building initiatives across Africa and the Arab region.
Dr. Rachel Burbidge
Senior Policy Officer - Environment and Climate Change, Aviation Sustainability Unit
EUROCONTROL
Rachel Burbidge has been leading EUROCONTROL's work on climate change adaptation and resilience since 2009, authoring the organisation's ground breaking Challenges of Growth work on Climate Adaptation, and several peer reviewed journal articles. She co-chairs the European Aviation Climate Change Adaptation Working Group with ACI-EUROPE and leads the climate adaptation and resilience work of the ICAO Committee on Aviation and Environmental Protection (CAEP) Airport and Operations Working Group.
Rashid Kizhakkayil
Section Head - Environment & Sustainability
Sharjah Airport
Rashid Kizhakkayil is Head of Environment and Sustainability at Sharjah Airport Authority, United Arab Emirates, with more than 17 years of experience in aviation environmental management, sustainability and airport decarbonization. He leads Sharjah Airport's strategic sustainability agenda, including environmental management systems, greenhouse gas accounting and reporting, carbon reduction programmes, waste management, circular economy initiatives, stakeholder engagement and Net Zero strategy development. He has played a leading role in Sharjah Airport's long-term participation in the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation programme and its journey towards carbon neutrality, contributing to its recognition as the first carbon-neutral airport in the GCC.
Rashid has extensive experience working with aviation regulators, international organizations and industry bodies, including ICAO, UAE GCAA and ACI. He is a member of the ICAO CAEP Working Group 2, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Environment Committee and the UAE Aviation Environment Working Group.
An experienced speaker and contributor to international aviation sustainability forums, Rashid has previously presented at the first ICAO Green Airports Seminar in Montreal and has participated in various regional and international forums addressing airport carbon management, climate action, sustainable aviation fuels, waste management and environmental performance.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Aviation Law and Air Transport Management and an MBA.
Charlotte Verreydt
Sustainability Manager
Brussels Airport Company
Charlotte Verreydt is a Sustainability Manager in the Strategy Department at Brussels Airport Company. She holds Master degrees in both Applied Economics and Global Management and, prior to working at Brussels Airport Company, Charlotte gained experience in consulting and project management roles where she led multiple projects while gaining experience across a range of industries.
Currently, Charlotte works on strategic projects related to sustainability and innovation within the airport environment. She is the Project Coordinator of STARGATE, a European initiative under the European Green Deal. The project brings together several airports and industry partners to test and implement practical and innovative solutions aimed at reducing the environmental impact of aviation, including work on decarbonization, local environmental quality and the modal split.
Stéphanie Wigniolle
Scientific Officer, Marine and Aviation Services Section - Science, Services and Capacity Development Department
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Ms Wigniolle has a master's degree in applied physics. She possesses extensive experience (30+ years) in the meteorology/aeronautical meteorology domain, at the national and international level. Prior to joining WMO she worked for Météo-France (the national meteorological service of France) in roles that included Head of the Division of Applied Research in Aeronautical Meteorology. Ms Wigniolle has served as vice-president of WMO's Commission for Aeronautical Meteorology and advisor to the ICAO Meteorology Panel Member nominated by France. Stéphanie joined WMO in 2021 as Scientific Officer within the Services for Aviation Division, now the Marine and Aviation Services Section. She is responsible for supporting WMO's work in the aeronautical meteorology and services for aviation domain, including the maintenance of WMO technical regulations and guidance, the technical support to WMO's Standing Committee on Services for Aviation and its subsidiary bodies and the provision of scientific and technical advice in the aeronautical meteorology domain to ICAO and other aviation stakeholders.
Elaf Raslan
Associate Programme Management Officer
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Regional Office for Arab States
Elaf Raslan is an Associate Programme Management Officer at the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Regional Office for Arab States. Her work focuses on strengthening urban and infrastructure resilience and supporting governments and local authorities in advancing disaster risk reduction and resilience-building across the Arab region.
She supports the regional implementation of Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030), working with cities and national partners to assess disaster risks, strengthen resilience planning, and translate risk information into practical action. Her work also covers resilient infrastructure and recovery readiness, including the application of UNDRR tools and methodologies to strengthen institutional capacities and preparedness for recovery.
Prior to joining UNDRR, Elaf worked with UN-Habitat and GIZ and across urban planning, research, and academia. Her experience has focused on urban development, sustainable and resilient urban systems, and the integration of resilience considerations into planning and development processes. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Urban Planning from Ain Shams University in Cairo.
Ika Niyanti Oktrian
Senior Environment Officer
Directorate of Airports, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transportation, Republic of Indonesia
Ika Niyanti is a Senior Environment Officer for Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transportation, Republic of Indonesia since 2010. Her special roles are to manage airport greenhouse gases emissions management and develop airport environmental regulations.
She is currently a member for DGCA Task Force on Mitigation of Climate Change and Reduction of Green House Gas Emissions from Aviation, engage in ASEAN Airport Environmental Management System Task Force as Technical Expert, and appointed as Indonesian expert to ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) Working Group 2 (WG2) Airport and Operations.
Ika held Bachelor Degree in Environmental Engineering from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya, and has passion in the initiatives of Sustainable Airport development.
Jaehwan Shin
Assistant Manager, Net Zero Team
Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC)
Mr. Shin is an Assistant Manager in the Net Zero Team at Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), where he is responsible for supporting the airport’s carbon neutrality and sustainability initiatives.
His work includes managing Incheon International Airport’s participation in the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, including activities related to maintaining and advancing its carbon management practices. He is also involved in the publication of IIAC’s annual Green Report, which communicates the airport’s environmental performance, low-carbon initiatives, and sustainability efforts to external stakeholders.
In addition, he is currently working on the development of solar photovoltaic Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) projects to expand the use of renewable electricity at Incheon International Airport. Through these initiatives, he contributes to strengthening the airport’s carbon management, promoting its environmental and low-carbon efforts, and supporting its transition toward more sustainable airport operations.
Andreia Ramos
Sustainability and Environment Director
ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, SA | VINCI Airports
Andreia Ramos is Sustainability Director at ANA | VINCI Airports, the operator of Portugal's national airport network. She leads the company's sustainability strategy, overseeing decarbonization, biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement across ten airports.
With extensive experience in aviation sustainability, Andreia is responsible for advancing ANA's alignment with international frameworks and regulatory requirements, including airport carbon accreditation and ESG reporting. She has played a leading role in the development of innovative nature-based solutions and carbon reduction initiatives, including ecosystem restoration and blue carbon projects.
An environmental engineer by background, she is committed to promoting collaboration between airports, airlines, governments, and local communities to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable aviation sector.
Seif Afifi
Principal Banker, Sustainable Infrastructure - Middle East and Africa
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
His career spans nearly two decades across corporate finance, investment banking, and infrastructure development. He began his professional journey in finance at EFG Hermes in 2012 as an Intern in the Investment Banking division, where he gained his first experience in M&A, ECM, and DCM.
He then joined Ahli United Bank in Cairo as an Analyst covering the oil & gas, automotive, and manufacturing sectors, before joining Qatar Islamic Bank in 2014 as a Relationship Manager focusing on financing critical infrastructure projects leading up to the 2022 World Cup. He subsequently worked in several corporate banking roles including with Arab African International Bank and HSBC in Cairo, where he focused on various sectors including power & energy, textiles, oil & gas and agri-business.
In 2020, he moved to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London as an Associate Banker in the Infrastructure Turkey, Middle East and Africa team (currently the Sustainable Infrastructure Middle East and Africa team), where he leads important infrastructure transactions. In 2023, he was promoted to Principal Banker where he focuses on infrastructure investments in the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa, managing portfolios and focusing on impact investing and policy development before moving to Cairo with the Bank in 2026.
His expertise includes debt and equity financing, project finance, capital markets, impact investing, and policy development, alongside strong leadership in managing diverse teams and stakeholders.
Valentine Huet
Head of climate adaptation strategy
VINCI Concessions
Valentine Huet is the Head of the Climate Adaptation Strategy at VINCI Concessions, which operates more than 100 airport, motorway, and rail infrastructure assets across 25 countries. She leads the development of climate adaptation strategies to strengthen the resilience of critical transport infrastructure, with a focus on risk assessment, financing mechanisms, insurability, and climate change considerations in investment and M&A processes.
Prior to joining VINCI Concessions, Valentine worked across public institutions in France, academia in Sweden, the UNFCCC ecosystem, consultancy and Leonard, the VINCI Group’s innovation and foresight platform.
She specializes in translating climate risks into practical adaptation plans by mobilizing cross-functional teams, aligning global resilience objectives with local contexts, and identifying economically viable solutions. Combining expertise in strategic foresight, sustainable planning, and climate resilience, she supports infrastructure operators in preparing for an uncertain future while balancing operational, financial, and territorial challenges.
Denis Leluc
Director General
Aéroportuaire Régionale - France
In 2000, he joined Aéroports de Paris Management and moved to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for a five-year expatriate assignment. During his first two years, he served as Operations Director of Pochentong International Airport. He was responsible for ground handling, cargo operations, the passenger terminal and the airport fire service, overseeing more than 600 employees. He also led the development of an ISO certification project covering ground handling and cargo activities, among others. As a member of the Executive Committee, he contributed to the construction of the new passenger terminal.
In 2002, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports, a position he held until December 2004.
In 2005, Denis Leluc returned to the headquarters of Aéroports de Paris Management as Director of International Operations. He was responsible for coordinating airport operations and technical assistance under various international contracts in China, Algeria, Egypt, Cambodia, Belgium, Jordan and other countries. He also served as a board member of subsidiary companies.
He left Aéroports de Paris in 2011 to take over the management of Perpignan Airport under the public service concession awarded to Transdev. Leading a team of 80 employees, he was responsible for airport operations and development, as well as all financial and strategic aspects of the regional airport. Under his commercial leadership, passenger traffic increased from 340,000 to nearly 500,000 passengers. At the same time, he joined the Board of Directors of Beauvais Airport.
In January 2020, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of SPLAR, a local public company established by public authorities to manage the airports of Perpignan and Carcassonne from January 2020, and Tarbes from January 2021.
He also currently serves as Vice-President of the Aérobiodiversité association and as a Board Member of the Pyrénées-Orientales Tourism Development Agency.
Noora Al Sharhan
Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)
Etihad Airways
Noora Al Sharhan is the Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) at Etihad Airways, bringing over 13 years of expertise within the aviation industry. She is responsible for leading the development and execution of the airline’s ESG strategy, driving sustainability integration across all facets of the organisation.
In her capacity, Noora plays an active role in key environmental task forces and working groups under the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). She also provides strategic counsel on environmental matters to the UAE’s GCAA representative.
Her contributions to the field have earned international recognition through prestigious programmes, including the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) on Climate Change and McKinsey & Company’s Emerging Leaders programme in Abu Dhabi.
Noora holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Environmental Management.
Rose Soy
Head of Operations
Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA)
Rose Cheptoo Soy is a Senior Meteorologist and Head of Operations at the Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA), where she leads aviation, marine, and public weather forecasting services within a 24/7 operational environment. She has over eight years of professional experience in operational meteorology, aviation weather services, severe weather forecasting, early warning systems, operational decision support, and weather-risk communication. She currently provides leadership for forecasting operations, quality management, competency development, stakeholder engagement, and operational resilience initiatives across the Authority.
Rose holds a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Her career has included transitioning from operational forecasting to management roles at the Seychelles Meteorological Authority, as well as forecasting roles at the Kenya Meteorological Department and the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Meteorological Office.
Her areas of specialization include aviation meteorology, severe weather forecasting, tropical meteorology, impact-based forecasting, weather-risk assessment, operational decision support, aviation weather warnings, forecast verification, quality management systems and multi-hazard early warning systems. She has extensive experience providing meteorological services and decision support to airports, airlines, pilots, air navigation service providers, emergency management agencies, government institutions, and other weather-sensitive sectors.
Sylvain Verdier
Senior Commercial Advisor, Renewable Fuels
TOPSOE
Sylvain Verdier works as a Senior Commercial Advisor, Renewable Fuels at Topsoe, advising stakeholders on the energy transition, with a focus on renewable fuels for road, aviation, and marine transport. Since joining Topsoe in 2006, he has worked across R&D, Product Development, Strategy and Marketing. He holds an MSc from the University of Pau and a PhD from the Technical University of Denmark, and hosts Topsoe’s Fuel for Thought podcast.