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4-6 NOVEMBER 2025

HONG KONG | ASIAWORLD-EXPO

2025 Speakers

Antoinette has been with Foster + Partners for over 20 years, contributing to projects like HSBC Canary Wharf, 'The Gherkin', and Hearst Tower. She has led several ambitious airport projects including Stansted and Heathrow extensions, Incheon T2 masterplan, JFK airport 2050 vision, and currently serves as master architect project lead for CPK Poland. Her portfolio also includes complex projects like Spaceport America and masterplans from Athens to Shenzhen.

Antoinette Erickson ARB RIBA

Senior Partner | Foster and Partners 

Philip Autekie holds a Master's in Transport Management and Engineering from Delft University. His career spans leadership roles at PSA, DHL, and Bridgestone. Since 2012, he's worked at Brussels Airport Company, focusing on airport Masterplanning and development since 2023. An aviation enthusiast and travel lover, Philip lives near Antwerp with his wife, two daughters, and two dogs, balancing his professional passion with family life.

Philip Autekie

Masterplanner | Brussels Airport Company Ltd.

Yanendra Weerakkody is Digital Transformation Lead at SriLankan Airlines with 14 years of aviation experience. He specializes in digital passenger solutions including Departure Control Systems, Baggage Reconciliation Systems, Flight Planning, and ChatBot technologies. With expertise in leading large-scale projects, Yanendra optimizes processes and enhances customer experiences through innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency.

Yanendra Weerakkody

Digital Transformation Lead | SriLankan Airlines Ltd

 

Alina specializes in trade facilitation and supply chain management at International Trade Centre, working across 15+ countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. She leads multi-country projects, designs policy tools, and delivers training for customs agencies. Her focus includes gender-sensitive trade facilitation reforms supporting women entrepreneurs and customs officials. Previously with UNECE, Alina holds a master's in International Affairs from Geneva's Graduate Institute and speaks English, French, Spanish, and Russian.

Alina Fetisova

Trade Facilitation Programme Officer | Trade Facilitation team of International Trade Centre (UN/WTO)

Elke Bossaert is a sustainable transport and mobility expert with over 20 years of experience in EU projects focused on environmentally-friendly transportation systems. As Accessibility Manager in Brussels Airport's Strategy Department, she ensures accessibility for people and goods while implementing innovative solutions and planning long-term mobility services. Her comprehensive understanding of sustainable transport principles and hands-on experience uniquely positions her to navigate airport management complexities while advancing environmentally friendly transportation systems.

Elke Bossaert

Strategic Accountability Manager | Brussels Airport Ltd.

Mr. Hazra, an XLRI alumnus and British Council Chevening Gurukul scholarship recipient from the London School of Economics, is recognized as an execution leader with 30+ years of experience. His expertise spans aviation, manufacturing, and mineral industries, focusing on business growth, transformation, and operational excellence. Known for his sharp focus on business drivers, international operations, strategic analysis, and innovation, he brings holistic leadership experience in plant maintenance, supply chain management, and end-to-end mineral business operations with strong analytical and improvement skills.

Subir Hazra

Sector Head – Stakeholders Compliances| GMR Airport Limited

Prasad drives business excellence initiatives and manages airport service quality at the new Goa Airport. Previously at Mumbai Airport, he led organization development and leadership programs. His career includes implementing the Tata Business Excellence Model at Tata Capital and heading Quality & Knowledge Management at Reliance General Insurance, where he led ISO 9001 certification. At Wockhardt Hospitals, he helped achieve Mumbai's first JCI accreditation. A Physics graduate with a Management diploma, he's pursuing an Executive PG Diploma in Organization Development. With 22+ years of experience at leading companies including Coca-Cola India and Barista Coffee.

Prasad Nair

Head – Business Excellence & Sustainability | Manohar International Airport Ltd.

Karen Walker is Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief and Aviation Week Network Group Air Transport Editor-in-Chief, overseeing editorial content across ATW, Routes, and Aviation Week Group. A board member of the International Aviation Club of Washington and its former President (2017-2018), she has 35+ years of aerospace journalism experience. Based in Washington D.C., Karen is a recognized industry authority, frequent speaker, and media commentator. She holds a UK journalism degree.

Karen Walker

Editor-in-Chief | Air Transport World

Yang currently serves as Vice President of ABB Electrification China and Head of Marketing & Sales for Smart Buildings & Smart Power China. His technical-commercial expertise bridges smart infrastructure innovation and sustainable energy ecosystems, aligning with China’s carbon neutrality agenda. Prior to joining ABB, he held leadership roles at multinational corporations including Kodak, General Electric (GE), and Philips Lighting.

Roy-Rong Yang

Vice President of ABB Electrification, ABB China Ltd.

With extensive expertise in integrated innovation across airport commerce and cultural development, at Xi'an Airport Terminal 5, Chen developed a new terminal service complex model and implemented China's first cultural heritage-themed terminal.

Yao Chen

Director of the Office of the Leading Group for Investment Promotion and Financing, China West Airport Group

Chairwoman, China West Airport Group (Xi’an) Business Development Co., Ltd.

Liu specializes in the development and construction of the "Aerotropolis" sector. Focused on the businesses including commercial operations, industrial development, hotels & apartments, residential properties, and leased holding residential assets at Shenzhen Airport, explores the integration of aviation hubs with urban functions. Implement the organization and operation of benchmark commercial projects in many industries.

Hui Liu

Director and Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Airport Aerotropolis Development Co., Ltd.

Jacob served the civil aviation industry for over a decade. He primarily provides professional services to Chinese airport clients, including aviation and non-aeronautical business strategy, commercial development planning, commercial performance improvement, digital transformation, and digital marketing. He possesses in-depth insights into global airport commerce and service innovation, as well as passenger experience.

Jacob Zhu

Founder and CEO of AIRPO, and Editor-in-Chief of Airport Business Review

Junhui Liu, master's degree from Peking University, Vice President of Shenzhen UAV Industry Association, First Batch of National College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mentors of the Ministry of Education, National First Level Judge (Drone Driving, Drone Installation and Maintenance), Editor in Chief of "Zero Basic Learning to Fly Drones". Master's Supervisor at Civil Aviation University of China, Director of the Shenzhen Center for Science and Technology Transformation at Civil Aviation University of China

Junhui Liu

CEO, Tengyun AIR (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd

Sergio Cecutta is a partner and co-founder at SMG Consulting, an Aerospace, Defense and Autotech consulting firm, where he leads the Advanced Air Mobility practice and he oversees strategy, product management, market analysis and business development for a diverse client portfolio of worldwide companies. He has been a part of the Advanced Air Mobility industry since its early days. He has spearheaded multiple research projects and helped clients understand the market and provide tailored products.

Sergio Cecutta

Partner, SMG Consulting LLC

With 10+ years of expertise in airport ground support operations and international business management, Ben excels in airport operations and cross-border logistics coordination. His responsibilities include driving global market expansion, optimizing cargo workflows, and strengthening client relationships, supported by exceptional cross-cultural communication skills.As a key driver of Weihai Guangtai’s global growth, Ben has successfully expanded the company’s footprint across 30+ countries. Weihai Guangtai now serves 100+ countries worldwide.

Ben Xu

General Manager, International Business Division
Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co., Ltd.

Mr Lin Sun Mo Willy, is the Chairman of Hong Kong Shippers’ Council, Managing Director of Milo’s Knitwear (International) Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director of Tradelink Electronic Commerce Ltd., Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Exporters’ Association, Hong Kong Knitwear Exporters and Manufacturers Association, and Textile Council of Hong Kong respectively.

Willy Lin

Chairman of Hong Kong Shippers’ Council, Managing Director of Milo’s Knitwear (International) Ltd.

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