Plug in senior consultant in aviation digital transformation and sustainability, blending product and portfolio leadership with advisory.
Aktualisiert am 29.04.2026
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Verfügbar ab: 04.05.2026
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Digital Transformation in Aviation
Product and Portfolio Management
Business Development and Consultative Selling
Aeronautical Domain Knowledge
Program and Project Management
Team Management and Coaching
Executive Communication and Stakeholder Management
Teaching and Facilitation
Englisch verhandlungssicher
Deutsch
Französisch fließend
Swiss
French
C2 (native language)
English
fluent (C2)
German
fluent (C2)

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

Customer: ORIGENCE, Geneva (Switzerland)
Role: Senior Advisor

Tasks:
Origence is a startup building a blockchain platform that tracks aircraft parts from manufacture to overhaul, validating lifecycle events for airworthiness. During early fundraising, I help shape Origence?s sales and marketing strategy.
2025 - today: Digital Aviation & Sustainability

Location: Geneva - Switzerland
Role: Freelance Consultant

Tasks:
I support organizations in the aviation sector in achieving digital transformation while seamlessly integrating sustainability into their operations.
  • My areas of expertise include:
    • Digital Strategy and Innovation
    • Sustainability Integration
    • Program and Portfolio Management
    • Market Expansion and Business Development
2020 - 2024: Maintenance & ATC Sustainability

Role: Head of Innovation
Customer: SITA, Geneva (Switzerland)

Tasks:
Identification of new digital services in the space of MRO and ATC, development and project management of prototypes with early adopter customers. Creation of compelling value propositions, handover to portfolio for industrialisation.
  • I co-created with customers a blockchain based service platform for the MRO supply chain and ecosystem, integrating maintenance standard & regulatory requirements across multiple processes.
  • I assessed how digital services can help Air Navigation Service Providers with their sustainability objectives & digital transformation and defined the related portfolio development plan for SITA.
  • 3 digital solutions were handed over for industrialization.
2017 - 2020: Aircraft Data Management

Role: Product Portfolio Director
Customer: SITA, Geneva (Switzerland)

Tasks:
Management of the aircraft data portfolio and operating plan, owning portfolio life cycle and P&L, driving vision, go to market strategy and execution, leveraging co-innovation with customers for the roadmap. Team coaching and management. I managed 5 direct reports.
  • I developed solutions including Aircraft Internet of Things (IoT), a secure cloud-based data lake solution for OEMs & for MROs.
  • I achieved $30M portfolio value and brand recognition of SITA aircraft data management solutions.
2015 - 2016: Aircraft Solutions

Role: Head of Innovations
Customer: SITA, Geneva (Switzerland)

Tasks:
I spearheaded the identification and development of new digital services within aircraft data, collaborating closely with early adopters to design and test innovative prototypes. I oversaw project execution from concept through development, ensuring alignment with market needs.
  • I developed and implemented a strategic vision for OEMs and airlines, forming and leading a dedicated team to co-create a suite of advanced aircraft data management solutions, strengthening SITA?s global market presence.
  • I directed the Airbus FOMAX program?s governance and international business plan in partnership with SAFRAN.
  • I delivered a $2M award-winning data management solution, establishing a strategic relationship with Rolls Royce.
Other positions at SITA, Geneva (Switzerland)
  • 2013 - 2015: Program Director - e-Aircraft Program
  • 2012 - 2013: Senior Business Development Manager - Communication Services
  • 2010 - 2012: Program Director - Network at Airport
  • 2003 - 2010: Portfolio Director - Integration Services
  • 2000 - 2003: Senior Product Manager - Service Mgt Solutions
more projects on request

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

1 year 10 months
2001-09 - 2003-06

Studie - Executive MBA

International Institute in Geneva (Switzerland)
International Institute in Geneva (Switzerland)
4 years 10 months
1983-09 - 1988-06

Studie - Telecommunications Engineering

Master, INSA, Rennes (France)
Master
INSA, Rennes (France)

Position

Position

Freelance Consultant ? Digital Aviation and Sustainability

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Digital Transformation in Aviation Product and Portfolio Management Business Development and Consultative Selling Aeronautical Domain Knowledge Program and Project Management Team Management and Coaching Executive Communication and Stakeholder Management Teaching and Facilitation Englisch verhandlungssicher Deutsch Französisch fließend

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Profile
I support organizations in the aviation sector in achieving digital transformation while seamlessly integrating sustainability into their operations. My areas of expertise include:
  • Digital Strategy and Innovation: Crafting actionable digital transformation roadmaps, leveraging technologies like IoT, blockchain, AI for aviation-specific solutions.
  • Sustainability Integration: Embedding sustainability into digital services, including carbon footprint assessments and crafting longterm sustainability roadmaps aligned with global frameworks.
  • Program and Portfolio Management: Leading large-scale aviation programs, optimizing product portfolios, and aligning systems with strategic goals to ensure delivery quality.
  • Market Expansion and Business Development: Designing market entry strategies, building strategic partnerships and embedding consultative sales for growth in competitive markets.

Professional skills
  • Business Development, Consultative Selling, Innovation,
  • Executive Communication, Customer & Supplier Management,
  • Product Portfolio & Program Management/Development (including Marketing, Finance),
  • Team Management, Teaching/Coaching, Facilitation

Specific knowledge
  • Aeronautical environments (Connected aircraft market & technologies), OEMs, MROs, Airports, Airlines, Air Navigation Service Providers, Regulations and Standards
  • IOT, Data Management, Blockchain, Telecommunications, Application & Content Delivery, Security, Service Management, (ITILV3), Mobility & Cloud, AI.
  • Sustainability standards and labels.

Teaching experience
2024 - today
Professor - Strategy and Sustainability
  • Study Abroad, Nyon - Switzerland
  • I deliver a Strategy & Sustainability class to MBA students on a part time basis

2005 - 2022
MBA Professor
International Institute in Geneva, Geneva (Switzerland)
  • I delivered each year a 30-hour module Corporate Strategy class to MBA students.

1988 - 1989
Lieutenant - teacher for future officers
French Army Officer Academy, Saint Cyr (France)
  • I delivered electronics classes to future officers.

Managementerfahrung in Unternehmen

Strategy
Digital Transformation in Aviation
Product and Portfolio Management
Sustainability Integration
Program and Project Management
Business Development and Consultative Selling
Team Management and Coaching
Executive Communication and Stakeholder Management
Teaching and Facilitation
Digital technologies
Aeronautical Domain Knowledge

Branchen

Branchen

  • IT
  • Telecommunications
  • Data Management
  • Aviation
  • Airlines
  • OEMs
  • Airports
  • Air Traffic Control
  • MROs

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

Customer: ORIGENCE, Geneva (Switzerland)
Role: Senior Advisor

Tasks:
Origence is a startup building a blockchain platform that tracks aircraft parts from manufacture to overhaul, validating lifecycle events for airworthiness. During early fundraising, I help shape Origence?s sales and marketing strategy.
2025 - today: Digital Aviation & Sustainability

Location: Geneva - Switzerland
Role: Freelance Consultant

Tasks:
I support organizations in the aviation sector in achieving digital transformation while seamlessly integrating sustainability into their operations.
  • My areas of expertise include:
    • Digital Strategy and Innovation
    • Sustainability Integration
    • Program and Portfolio Management
    • Market Expansion and Business Development
2020 - 2024: Maintenance & ATC Sustainability

Role: Head of Innovation
Customer: SITA, Geneva (Switzerland)

Tasks:
Identification of new digital services in the space of MRO and ATC, development and project management of prototypes with early adopter customers. Creation of compelling value propositions, handover to portfolio for industrialisation.
  • I co-created with customers a blockchain based service platform for the MRO supply chain and ecosystem, integrating maintenance standard & regulatory requirements across multiple processes.
  • I assessed how digital services can help Air Navigation Service Providers with their sustainability objectives & digital transformation and defined the related portfolio development plan for SITA.
  • 3 digital solutions were handed over for industrialization.
2017 - 2020: Aircraft Data Management

Role: Product Portfolio Director
Customer: SITA, Geneva (Switzerland)

Tasks:
Management of the aircraft data portfolio and operating plan, owning portfolio life cycle and P&L, driving vision, go to market strategy and execution, leveraging co-innovation with customers for the roadmap. Team coaching and management. I managed 5 direct reports.
  • I developed solutions including Aircraft Internet of Things (IoT), a secure cloud-based data lake solution for OEMs & for MROs.
  • I achieved $30M portfolio value and brand recognition of SITA aircraft data management solutions.
2015 - 2016: Aircraft Solutions

Role: Head of Innovations
Customer: SITA, Geneva (Switzerland)

Tasks:
I spearheaded the identification and development of new digital services within aircraft data, collaborating closely with early adopters to design and test innovative prototypes. I oversaw project execution from concept through development, ensuring alignment with market needs.
  • I developed and implemented a strategic vision for OEMs and airlines, forming and leading a dedicated team to co-create a suite of advanced aircraft data management solutions, strengthening SITA?s global market presence.
  • I directed the Airbus FOMAX program?s governance and international business plan in partnership with SAFRAN.
  • I delivered a $2M award-winning data management solution, establishing a strategic relationship with Rolls Royce.
Other positions at SITA, Geneva (Switzerland)
  • 2013 - 2015: Program Director - e-Aircraft Program
  • 2012 - 2013: Senior Business Development Manager - Communication Services
  • 2010 - 2012: Program Director - Network at Airport
  • 2003 - 2010: Portfolio Director - Integration Services
  • 2000 - 2003: Senior Product Manager - Service Mgt Solutions
more projects on request

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

1 year 10 months
2001-09 - 2003-06

Studie - Executive MBA

International Institute in Geneva (Switzerland)
International Institute in Geneva (Switzerland)
4 years 10 months
1983-09 - 1988-06

Studie - Telecommunications Engineering

Master, INSA, Rennes (France)
Master
INSA, Rennes (France)

Position

Position

Freelance Consultant ? Digital Aviation and Sustainability

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Digital Transformation in Aviation Product and Portfolio Management Business Development and Consultative Selling Aeronautical Domain Knowledge Program and Project Management Team Management and Coaching Executive Communication and Stakeholder Management Teaching and Facilitation Englisch verhandlungssicher Deutsch Französisch fließend

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Profile
I support organizations in the aviation sector in achieving digital transformation while seamlessly integrating sustainability into their operations. My areas of expertise include:
  • Digital Strategy and Innovation: Crafting actionable digital transformation roadmaps, leveraging technologies like IoT, blockchain, AI for aviation-specific solutions.
  • Sustainability Integration: Embedding sustainability into digital services, including carbon footprint assessments and crafting longterm sustainability roadmaps aligned with global frameworks.
  • Program and Portfolio Management: Leading large-scale aviation programs, optimizing product portfolios, and aligning systems with strategic goals to ensure delivery quality.
  • Market Expansion and Business Development: Designing market entry strategies, building strategic partnerships and embedding consultative sales for growth in competitive markets.

Professional skills
  • Business Development, Consultative Selling, Innovation,
  • Executive Communication, Customer & Supplier Management,
  • Product Portfolio & Program Management/Development (including Marketing, Finance),
  • Team Management, Teaching/Coaching, Facilitation

Specific knowledge
  • Aeronautical environments (Connected aircraft market & technologies), OEMs, MROs, Airports, Airlines, Air Navigation Service Providers, Regulations and Standards
  • IOT, Data Management, Blockchain, Telecommunications, Application & Content Delivery, Security, Service Management, (ITILV3), Mobility & Cloud, AI.
  • Sustainability standards and labels.

Teaching experience
2024 - today
Professor - Strategy and Sustainability
  • Study Abroad, Nyon - Switzerland
  • I deliver a Strategy & Sustainability class to MBA students on a part time basis

2005 - 2022
MBA Professor
International Institute in Geneva, Geneva (Switzerland)
  • I delivered each year a 30-hour module Corporate Strategy class to MBA students.

1988 - 1989
Lieutenant - teacher for future officers
French Army Officer Academy, Saint Cyr (France)
  • I delivered electronics classes to future officers.

Managementerfahrung in Unternehmen

Strategy
Digital Transformation in Aviation
Product and Portfolio Management
Sustainability Integration
Program and Project Management
Business Development and Consultative Selling
Team Management and Coaching
Executive Communication and Stakeholder Management
Teaching and Facilitation
Digital technologies
Aeronautical Domain Knowledge

Branchen

Branchen

  • IT
  • Telecommunications
  • Data Management
  • Aviation
  • Airlines
  • OEMs
  • Airports
  • Air Traffic Control
  • MROs

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