FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub Captains

Our Captains help to set the high-level agenda for the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and ensure that we’re focusing on the technologies and trends that have the potential to genuinely revolutionise the aviation industry. Day to day, they explore and implement game-changing technologies to create new efficiencies, reduce costs and enhance the customer experience for their respective organisations. As a result, each of our Captains brings unparalleled insight and experience to the table and adds a new layer of expertise to the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub. They also help to curate content and drive rich discussions between our members to ensure maximum value is delivered to all of our members.

Kevin Kleist, Head of Emerging Trends, Southwest Airlines
Kevin Kleist

Head of Emerging Trends, Southwest Airlines and Head of Innovation, Digitalisation & Startup Engagement, Future Travel Experience

Hannah Meredith, Senior Manager of Strategic Innovation, CVG
Hannah Meredith

Senior Manager of Strategic Innovation, Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Javed Malik, Managing Partner, Ink+ and former Group COO, AirAsia
Javed Malik

Managing Partner, Ink+ and former Group Chief Operations Officer, AirAsia

Samuel Ingalls, Principal, Barich, Inc. and former Assistant Director of Aviation, Harry Reid International Airport
Samuel Ingalls

Principal, Barich, Inc. and former Assistant Director of Aviation, Information Systems, Harry Reid International Airport