ICAO Welcomes Its First Group of Global Ambassadors and Champions

ICAO Welcomes Its First Group of Global Ambassadors and Champions

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has designated its first group of Ambassadors and Champions under the ICAO Global Ambassadors Programme. These distinguished aviation leaders and experts will help raise awareness of the sector and inspire the next generation to become part of aviation, a field of opportunity, innovation, and global impact.

ICAO Global Ambassadors and Champions work across their respective countries and regions to promote aviation’s role in connecting communities and advancing sustainable development worldwide.

Through speaking engagements and community and digital outreach, Global Ambassadors introduce aviation to broad audiences and showcase the diverse career opportunities the sector offers. ICAO Champions lead strategic dialogue on talent development and workforce strategies, inspiring action toward policies that support a more inclusive and resilient aviation sector.

This programme supports ICAO’s vision for the future of international civil aviation and aligns with the priorities of its Strategic Plan, including attracting new talent and advancing a safe, secure, and sustainable air transport system for all.

The inaugural group of Global Ambassadors and Champions is listed below.

ICAO Global Ambassadors:
Ms. María Luján Di Loreto (Argentina)
Ms. Françoise Dehaye (Canada)
Ms. Marie-Pier Berman (Canada)
Ms. Marilu Arroyo Hernandez (Costa Rica)
Ms. Paola Aimée Plá puello (Dominican Republic)
Mr. Carlos Ramon Alcantara Sanchez (Dominican Republic)
Mr. Levan Karanadze (Georgia)
Mr. Saheed Sulaman (Guyana)
Ms. Arianna Ciani (Italy)
Ms. Ornella Macina (Italy)
Ms. Tomoko Hoya (Japan)
Ms. Kumiko Miyasaka (Japan)
Ms. Saltanat Tompiyeva (Republic of Kazakhstan)
Mr. Luqman Rasheed (Pakistan)
Mr. Rizwan Uddin (Pakistan)
Ms. Silvia Santos (Portugal)
Mr. Essa Abdulla Al-Malki (Qatar)
Mr. John Kueth Liah Muok (South Sudan)
Ms. Isabel Maestre Moreno (Spain)
Mr. Prabath Kularathna (Sri Lanka)
Dr. Upuli Sachithra Warnakula (Sri Lanka)
Ms. Iratrachar Amornpipat (Thailand)
Ms. Tasphaporn Jiasakul (Thailand)
Ms. Alice Goodwin (United Kingdom)

ICAO Champions:
Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field (Guyana) for the ICAO South American (SAM) Region
Ms. Ana Vieira da Mata (Portugal) for the ICAO European and North Atlantic (EUR/NAT) Region
Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa (Sri Lanka) for the ICAO Asia and Pacific (APAC) Region  

17 February 2026