Speakers

Okan Kufeci has over 20 years of experience in the airport and aviation industry. He is currently Plaza Premium Group’s Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa and is responsible for the company’s expansion efforts into the EMEA region.

Prior to PPG, he served as Chief Operating Officer and member of the steering committee for TAV Operation Services. As Chief Operating Officer he lead the operations for the business to ensure effective coordination in support of the company’s objectives.

In 2014, he was the Airport Services Manager in Tukey for Emirates and was responsible for the day-to-day airport operations.

He started his career in Turkish Airlines where he took on several managerial positions mainly in Switzerland, Italy, Germany and Turkey from 2004 until 2011. His last position in Turkish Airlines was the Senior Manager of Corporate Sales & Marketing for EMEA.