John has more than 35 years’ combined experience in Air Traffic Management (ATM), representation of international airlines, and related operational support, safety and management roles in the aviation industry. In addition to a broad career as an Air Traffic Controller, John worked extensively in roles of Project Director and Senior Management within Airservices Australia. John was also the Australian member on the ICAO ATM Requirements & Performance Panel (ATMRPP) for five years. John has a Diploma of Applied Science in Aviation Studies, and a Commerce Degree from the University of New England with majors in Accounting and Management Information Systems. He also graduated from the Melbourne Business School Senior Leadership Program at Mt Eliza campus. For the past 9 years John has been in his current role covering all aspects of CNS/ATM operations, infrastructure and concepts for Asia Pacific from IATA’s Singapore office. John works in a broad field of international airline and Air Traffic Management activities, as well as projects and safety related issues, through extensive engagement with Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), Regulators and international agencies. John also currently represents international airlines on several ICAO Working Groups and Task Forces in the ICAO Asia & Pacific (APAC) region.