Experience

NetForecast

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director - Business Development - Aviation and Transportation

  • Sep 2019 - 4 years 4 months

  Greater Chicago Area Introducing NetForecast to the Airline, Transportation and other mobility markets. NetForecast independently measures the quality of experience (QoE) for internet users from end to end, providing valuable data on the customer and passenger experience.



Caeli Nova

• United Kingdom
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development - The Americas

  • Feb 2021 - 2 years 11 months

  Greater Chicago Area Responsible for building the Caeli Nova business in the Americas. Caeli Nova is a new venture that is launching a technology that significantly improves on oxygen systems used on aircraft and in other challenging environments.



Mary Rogozinski Consulting

• Principal

  • Aug 2015 - 8 years 5 months

  Arlington Heights, Il Helping airlines and businesses connect to airline passengers and improving the airline passenger experience. Specific areas of expertise are inflight connectivity (IFC) and inflight entertainment (IFE).



APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association)

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

  As a Board member, I represented the IFEC industry and other constituencies with the goal to ensure that the direction of the association supported the needs of association members. As co-chair of the Education Committee, I work closely with the association management team, committee co-chair, and committee members to plan 3+ industry education conferences each year. Emphasis is placed on addressing new technologies, the broader airline passenger experience and issues facing the… Show more As a Board member, I represented the IFEC industry and other constituencies with the goal to ensure that the direction of the association supported the needs of association members. As co-chair of the Education Committee, I work closely with the association management team, committee co-chair, and committee members to plan 3+ industry education conferences each year. Emphasis is placed on addressing new technologies, the broader airline passenger experience and issues facing the industry. Show less



SmartSky Networks, LLC

• VP, Airlines

  • Nov 2015 - Feb 2019

  Greater Chicago Area Responsible for providing business development leadership to grow SmartSky into an IFEC leader in the airline sector and leading the continued development and implementation of SmartSky’s business model with airlines, airline distribution partners, and customers. • Introduced SmartSky to and managed relationships and communications with all major airlines in the US, all major commercial aircraft manufacturers, most major airline distribution and other potential partners, and most… Show more Responsible for providing business development leadership to grow SmartSky into an IFEC leader in the airline sector and leading the continued development and implementation of SmartSky’s business model with airlines, airline distribution partners, and customers. • Introduced SmartSky to and managed relationships and communications with all major airlines in the US, all major commercial aircraft manufacturers, most major airline distribution and other potential partners, and most industry journalists / publications • Was instrumental in acquiring the first commercial aviation customer for SmartSky. JetSuiteX announced their plans to launch SmartSky on their fleet on January 29, 2019. Worked closely with multiple other airlines to develop proposals to support the airlines’ specific needs. • Managed the selection of a preferred airline distribution partner, through RFI to selection. • Developed and implemented the commercial aviation strategy. Managed the competitive analysis, budgeting, and sales projections. • Developed and managed the commercial aviation marketing plan and budget. • Served as the commercial aviation industry liaison for SmartSky, winning a seat on the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Board of Directors and serving as the chair of the APEX Education Committee and co-chair of the APEX Tech Committee Connectivity Working Group. Show less

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2015


Gogo

• India
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Content Partnerships

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2015

  Itasca, IL Managed the overall relationships with content providers for Gogo’s Gogo Vision inflight streaming video system. Scope included the identification of new content providers, contract negotiations, content procurement, and operational support. Managed relationship with 20+ video content providers, including 6 of top 8 Hollywood studios. Created a robust video catalog for Gogo’s Commercial and Business Aviation units with an emphasis on diverse and highly rated titles. Saw Gogo Vision… Show more Managed the overall relationships with content providers for Gogo’s Gogo Vision inflight streaming video system. Scope included the identification of new content providers, contract negotiations, content procurement, and operational support. Managed relationship with 20+ video content providers, including 6 of top 8 Hollywood studios. Created a robust video catalog for Gogo’s Commercial and Business Aviation units with an emphasis on diverse and highly rated titles. Saw Gogo Vision take-rate increase exponentially. Continuously identified and engaged with potential content partners with goal of adding more sources for compelling video content.

• Manager, Airline Accounts

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Itasca, IL Managed the overall relationship with several of Gogo’s airline partners. Scope included launch support of inflight internet and streaming video services, planning and implementation of consumer marketing and employee communications programs, and ongoing communications regarding program status, financial results and new Gogo programs and technologies.



United Airlines

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Worldwide Facitlity Manager - United Airport Lounges

  • 2003 - Jun 2008

  Elk Grove, IL Managed 55 exclusive customer airport lounge facilities. Facilities made up United Airlines’ private lounge network used by high revenue, VIP and elite airline customers. Scope included management of capital and expense budgets, renovation projects, facility and technology strategies, and access policies. Also included close coordination with local airport staff and oversight of multiple service and material contracts.

• Manager – Onboard Systems Planning

  • 1997 - 2003

  Elk Grove Village, IL Managed planning, implementation and support for passenger and flight attendant in-flight entertainment and communications technology, including strategy and long-range plans. Worked closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Managed team of four management employees.

• Product Manager – Onboard Product Planning, Brands and Product Development

  • 1990 - 1997

  Elk Grove Village, IL Developed detailed system requirements for new state-of-art inflight entertainment system planned for launch Boeing 777 aircraft and other international planes. Also managed marketing and customer introduction plans. Oversaw preparation of $500 million capital plan to improve onboard products, including new seats and cabin technology. Obtained approval for plan from United senior management and subsequently oversaw implementation schedules, capital budgets, and in-service and marketing plans… Show more Developed detailed system requirements for new state-of-art inflight entertainment system planned for launch Boeing 777 aircraft and other international planes. Also managed marketing and customer introduction plans. Oversaw preparation of $500 million capital plan to improve onboard products, including new seats and cabin technology. Obtained approval for plan from United senior management and subsequently oversaw implementation schedules, capital budgets, and in-service and marketing plans for onboard product upgrades.