Advisory Board

Musdalifa Bin Abdullah
Chief Executive Officer
Ground Team Red

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
Chief Aviation Officer
Neural Lab

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
Regional Vice President
Asia Pacific and Middle East Aviation Week

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

A seasoned executive with over 30 years in transportation and aviation, Dr. Faik Fami has led transformative initiatives across airport operations, airline services, and commercial development. His leadership includes steering Garuda Indonesiaʼs transformation into a 5-star airline and achieving “Worldʼs Best Cabin Crew” recognition. As President Director of PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, Dr. Fahmi merged PT Angkasa Pura I and II, integrating 36 airports. With global experience, including seven years in Japan, he excels in modernizing infrastructure, driving service excellence, and fostering resilient organizations.

Dr. Faik Fahmi
Chairman
Indonesia Aviation Association

Chapman was appointed as Director, Hub Development, Airport Authority Hong Kong in May 2025. 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
Director, Hub Development
Airport Authority Hong Kong

Over 20 years of experience at Incheon International Airport, primarily in the areas of international cooperation, global training, and air service development and currently serving as the Director of International Cooperation at Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), responsible for managing collaborative initiatives with major international aviation organizations such as ICAO, ACI, and IATA, as well as fostering partnerships with overseas airports. In addition, currently serve as Co-Chair of the ACI World Passenger Process Time Benchmark Task Force.

Vin Kim
Director of International Cooperation
Incheon International Airport Corporation

Kiran is a management professional with over 25 years of experience in the aviation and hospitality industry with a focus on marketing, business development and strategic planning. She currently working as COO for Noida International Airport. Kiran has previously worked in organizations like WOW Air, AirAsia India, Delhi International Airport, Kemwel Holiday Autos, Bradley International Airport, Stewart International Airport, World Duty Free, and Jet Vacations. These jobs helped develop expertise in fields like marketing for the aviation industry, route development, merchandise marketing, marketing analysis and sales.

Kiran Jain
Chief Operating Officer
Noida International Airport

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

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

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
Chief Executive Officer
China Aircraft Services Limited

Thomas Romig served as Chief Operating Officer for Brussels Airport, and Senior Vice President at Airports Council International (ACI) in Montreal. Before ACI, he held senior leadership roles at Geneva Airport, focusing on safety and operations, including developing the Airport Operations Center. Thomas is actively engaged in ICAO and EASA regulatory activities, representing the airport community through ACI.

Thomas Romig
Chief Airport Operations Officer
Masterise Group

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
President
International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)

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
Chief Executive Officer
Regional IV Angkasa Pura Indonesia

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