Holger is the Managing Director of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim in Dubai. A joint venture business between the DC Aviation Group and the Dubai based international business conglomerate Al-Futtaim.
He has been advising both JV partners in the making of the organization before taking on managing the live business in 2012 During the buildup stages Holger formed a team in Dubai to provide technical expertise on developing the hangar facility structure, establishing all operational, administrative and commercial structures, as
well as obtaining a UAE aircraft operator certificate and a CAR 145 maintenance organization.
Originally educated at Frankfurt’s Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Germany in the area of Sports Science, Biology and Education he built his career with extensive experience in the areas of airline operations, aircraft brokerage, flight support as well as obtaining a commercial flight crew license back in 2001.
Holger is a passionate business professional with a strong emphasis on premium quality operations and an understanding for people relations.
SPEAKER SESSION
10 December 2024 | 12:05 - 12:40 | Panel: A multi-stakeholder approach: Defining the region & strategies for a sustainable edge in BizAv
Executives from the business aviation industry convene for a strategic discussion on navigating the evolving landscape and customer preferences. This session dives deep into MENA region trends, aircraft operated, regulations and infrastructure, key opportunities for growth, critical factors for future of BizAv and explores actionable strategies to overcome challenges facing the industry. We will also analyze the critical roles of various stakeholders, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
