Experience

aeroconcept - Bringing Concept to Life

• Germany
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • May 2019 - Present

  www.aeroconcept.aero www.aeroconcept.aero



Leipzig International School

• Germany
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairperson | Parent Association

  • Oct 2021 - Present



EOS Seaplanes

• Italy
• Airlines and Aviation

• Shareholder

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Shareholder and member of the start up team.www.flyeos.it/en Shareholder and member of the start up team.www.flyeos.it/en



International Air Transport Association (IATA)

• Switzerland
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• CBTA Independent Validator

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Validator and Consultant for the Competency Based Training Assessment Center program. Supporting organisations to become complaint with the new Competency Based Training requirements for the carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air which become effective as of 01.01.2023

• IATA External Instructor

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Providing Cargo Operations and Cargo Management training.

• Consultant

  • Nov 2018 - Present

• Assistant Director Dangerous Goods Publications

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

  Responsible for the strategic product development and management of the Dangerous Goods Publications portfolio as well as the development of new commercial solutions.Specific Responsibilities:• Lead and implement the strategic vision and planning of the portfolio, including competitive positioning, growth strategy, commercial performance and fulfilment;• Develop marketing plans and deliver marketing campaigns with the marketing team;• Develop and deliver the sales plans with the Central Direct Sales team including the management of the reseller network• Manage the P&L of the portfolio, including budget and forecasts, ensuring revenue and profit targets are achieved; • Work closely with subject matter experts and customers to ensure relevance and development of product value;• Initiate and lead new product development opportunities, including the development of Dangerous Goods AutoCheck for automated rules at DG acceptance;• Lead the product internal and external development teams from inception to market entry and success;• Maintain and develop internal and external stakeholders network of SMEs, industry experts and external key accounts;• Liaise and ensure production and fulfilment functions are effectively delivered in cooperation with all relevant IATA departments or outside partners;• Work closely with the IATA regions to develop business



Berufsakademie Sachsen / Staatliche Studienakademie Plauen / University of Cooperative Education

• Germany
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• University Lecturer

  • Jan 2021 - Present



DHL

• Germany
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director Global Restricted Commodities

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

  Senior Director Global Restricted Commodities• Responsible for developing RCG strategy• Responsible for Global RCG policies and procedures• Responsible for Global SOP related to Global RCG• Participation at the IATA DGB and ICAO DGP related to Dangerous Goods• Responsible for Global capability matrix for TDI Express and ACS• Chair Global Technical Working Group & Business Support Working Group• Ownership of all Global RCG communication (regulatory updates, newsflashes, alerts)• Ownership of Global RCG reporting (incident reporting, follow up with regulators)• Ownership of Global audit programs• Ownership of Global training matrix and training program• Ownership of Global RCG IT platforms



Qatar Airways

• Germany
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager Cargo Freighter Operations

  • Nov 2013 - May 2014

  Responsible for freighter operations worldwide including Doha HUB; this involved all the activities pertaining to cargo handling, operations, processes, quality standards, manuals for freighter operations. Managing Qatar Airways Cargo freighter operations within agreed standards and financial targets through developing and delivery of policies and procedures that provide strategic leadership, direction and management oversight. Responsible for freighter operations worldwide including Doha HUB; this involved all the activities pertaining to cargo handling, operations, processes, quality standards, manuals for freighter operations. Managing Qatar Airways Cargo freighter operations within agreed standards and financial targets through developing and delivery of policies and procedures that provide strategic leadership, direction and management oversight.



Aerologic

• Germany
• Airlines and Aviation
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Ground Operations Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2013

  Main Responsibilities:• Deputy Postholder Ground Operations;• Responsibility for station set up (23 stations);• Continuous station consulting including Government & Airport Authority Liason;• Master Operating Plan (MOP) development for station operations;• MOP implementation and handover at each station in the network;• Communication with senior management of Lufthansa Cargo and DHL;• AeroLogic Operations Council-Ground Operations representative;• AeroLogic Station Net Reporting tool – development, implementation and training;• B777F Cargo Loading System development (Boeing / Goodrich) & into service support;• Ground Operations Manual (GOM) Writing / Development;• Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA);• Accident / Incident Investigation;• Station Emergency Planning;• Auditing (Internal / External). Annual and adhoc audits;• Quality System Implementation for Ground Operations;• Fuelling Supply & Quality for the Network;• Trainer - Classroom / Practical;• Department Budget Planning;• B777F Loadmaster on first network and adhoc flights.Achievements:• Safe and punctual operation;• Successful set up of 24 stations worldwide for new operations for B777F.• Training of all station personnel on 777F Cargo Loading System;• Implementation of Quality Surveillance system;• Development of AeroLogic Station Reporting tool ‘StationNet with successful implementation’• Significant On Time Performance (OTP) achieved from beginning of commercial operations (June 09); • Minimum Ground Handling related delays;



Lufthansa Cargo

• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Flight Operations Supervisor

  • Apr 2004 - Jul 2008

  Main Responsibilities:• Managing all cargo operation affairs by economical utilization of all manpower to obtain specific service and safety standards as defined under Lufthansa Cargo Quality Program and the Ground Operations Manual (GOM);• Supervision, motivation, encouragement, guidance and evaluation of the staff of DHL Aviation in co-operation with DHL management, ensuring a punctual and safe operation;• Management of Suppliers (Maintenance, Fuelling, Catering, Crew Hotel, Crew Transport) to ensure an on-time operation;• Performance L&B Level surveillance audits on a regular basis, with semi annual reports sent to Lufthansa Cargo Headquarters;• Performance of on the job training for Lufthansa Cargo and DHL Staff including maintaining all records of qualifications and training;• Managing of equipment storage and stock control;• Control and administer and supervise the crew hotel and transport in conjunction with crew planning in Frankfurt.• Establishing and maintaining an Local Emergency Plan (LEP) in conjunction with the airport authority. Regular Emergency briefings both with DHL and Lufthansa Cargo sales staff.• Deputising for the Cargo Handling Manager UK Regions in his absence;Achievements:• Ground Handling delay targets surpassed in each year of the East Midlands (EMA) operation;• Loadability Trainer for the UK & Ireland;• Selected for train the trainer on the Training.Ahead project (Emergency & Security procedures);• Loadmaster on adhoc flights;• Appointed to Jade project team (Europe & Africa);• Area operations expert – Support for other stations / assigned to Johannesburg taskforce;• Adhoc supervision tasks on behalf of Lufthansa Cargo Charter;• Adoption of ideas by Lufthansa Cargo headquarters.

• Customer Services Team Leader

  • Jan 2001 - Apr 2004

  Main Responsibilities:• Supervision of a team of 12 people including annual appraisals;• Customer Service – Dealing with route, product and handling inquiries;• Capacity co-ordination – Booking allotments, pre alerts to handling companies, Planning load for all UK and Ireland trucks, passenger and freighter aircraft. Booking of adhoc trucking movements• System Recovery – Secure post flight briefing, monitoring of shipments via LH IT systems. Ensuring customers are advised of any irregularity and the relevant re-booking status;• Sales Support – Developing pro-active sales, market requirements, capacity analysis;• Claim Handling.Achievements:• easyBooking (Lufthansa Cargo reservations system) Captain for the UK and Europe;• Successful target achievement, including telephone accessibility and sales targets;• Station support within Europe.