Head of Trade Relations and Partnerships EMEA
London · since April 2024
Leading ANA's pan-European trade strategy and working closely with our key partners, while continuing to lead the UK and Irish markets.
Aviation · Travel · Partnerships
Commercial strategist and industry advocate. I build partnerships that drive growth across aviation and travel, and bring stakeholders together to spark innovation and results.
Head of Trade Relations and Partnerships EMEA, All Nippon Airways (ANA) · London
Since 1997 with All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Since 2018 Chair, Star Alliance Country Steering Group UK and Ireland
F.Inst.TT Fellow, Institute of Travel and Tourism
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I’m a senior leader in aviation, with a career shaped by building strong partnerships, driving strategic growth and representing a globally respected airline brand across the UK, Ireland and EMEA.
At ANA, one of the world’s top-rated airlines, I lead pan-European trade strategy and the UK and Irish markets, collaborating closely across the B2B2C space, from corporate travel to leisure, to deliver commercial success and lasting relationships.
Business development, strategic planning and customer engagement, and equally the softer skills: influence, connection and being able to read the room.
My industry roles keep me connected to the broader direction of aviation and travel, and let me contribute where I can to its growth and progress.
I work at the point where numbers meet nuance, where data informs action, and where partnerships aren’t just transactional, they’re built to last.
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London · since April 2024
Leading ANA's pan-European trade strategy and working closely with our key partners, while continuing to lead the UK and Irish markets.
Since June 2018
Directing local business-plan activity for the member airlines in the UK and Irish markets, and acting as the alliance's chief spokesperson there.
Foreign Airlines Association UK
On the board since February 2018
Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT)
Since June 2022
I'm also a Fellow of the Institute (F.Inst.TT).
Since September 2020
Institute of Travel Management (ITM)
Since February 2020
Judging panel since 2018
Previously Board Member and Partnerships Director, Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE), 2024–2025.
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With ANA since 1997, from account manager to leading trade relations and partnerships across EMEA.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) · London
Pan-European trade strategy, resourcing and collaboration with key partners, while continuing to lead the UK and Irish markets.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) · London
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
All Nippon Airways (ANA) · London
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I’m often asked to speak and sit on panels at industry events. A selection of talks, interviews and coverage:
Welcomed guests on behalf of the Star Alliance partners at the 10th annual lunch at the Shelbourne Hotel.
Co-hosted the alliance's annual trade lunch with United Airlines, covering its digital progress and its fifth World Travel Awards win.
Spoke about the alliance's plans, including digital and mobile innovation and its "Together, Better Connected" tagline.
Commented for ANA on sponsoring the CLIA Destination Showcase and Cruise Forum as Japan reopened to visitors.
Japan's inbound tourism goals and how ANA planned to welcome visitors back after the pandemic, including travel beyond Tokyo.
Led the session on business travel sentiment, covering what matters to customers, sustainability and wellbeing.
Represented Star Alliance at a trade event, highlighting its airlines at Heathrow Terminal 2 and its new transfer service.
Quoted as chair of the UK country steering group at the launch of the alliance's Connection Service.
Spoke at ITM's annual business travel conference for Ireland at The Westbury.
Interviewed as Star Alliance's UK chair on Terminal 2, the airport experience and the alliance's digital plans.
Quoted on ANA's appointment of Airline Sales & Marketing in Ireland and its plans to grow business from the Irish market.
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I’m always glad to hear from colleagues across aviation and travel, whether it’s about partnerships or industry collaboration.