David Zwegers is the Director of Global Safety Strategies at Boeing. In his role, David leads Boeing’s strategies for involvement in collaborative-level safety engagements throughout the World, establishing Boeing’s goals, messaging, and ensuring internal alignment and commitment to support these endeavors. He leads teams in assessing global safety trends, identifying ways for Boeing to bring value to the rest of the ecosystem and championing Boeing’s response as a stakeholder. Prior to joining Boeing, David was the Regional Safety Director for Airbus, covering the Americas region. In his role, David represented Airbus in all safety matters in the region, aimed to collaboratively improve safety. He was responsible for establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with governmental organizations, customers and industry stakeholders involved in safety in the region. Prior to this role, David was the Manager of Safety Management Systems at jetBlue Airways and the Director of Aviation Safety at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. David earned a Master’s Degree with dual specializations in Operations and Safety, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with pilot-in-command type ratings in the Airbus A320, Boeing B737, and is fluent in Spanish, Dutch and English.