Gert-Jan de Graaff

Chief Executive Officer

BRISBANE AIRPORT CORPORATION

Gert-Jan de Graaff has served as Chief Executive Officer of Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd since June 2018 and brings more than 30 years of international airport leadership experience. He began his career with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 1995, holding senior roles across commercial, finance and strategy, before being appointed Managing Director of ASDC AB, responsible for commercial operations at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. He previously held executive leadership roles with Brisbane Airport Corporation (2007–2012), before leading the successful bid for Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão Airport on behalf of Royal Schiphol Group, and subsequently serving as President & CEO of JFKIAT LLC, operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport from 2014.

In addition to his role with Brisbane Airport Corporation, Mr de Graaff holds several current board appointments, including Director and Second Vice President of the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East Regional Board; Director on the Airports Council International World Governing Board; Director on the Australian Airports Association Board; and Director on the Tourism and Events Queensland Board. He has also held numerous previous board and advisory positions across the aviation, cargo, border force, sustainability and tourism sectors.

Rocky Lo

Managing Director, International Sales

AIR CANADA

With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years of commercial and operational experience in the aviation industry, Rocky Lo is an accomplished leader and strategic thinker. As Managing Director of International Sales at Air Canada, Rocky is responsible for leading Air Canada’s International Sales Organization including teams based on six continents driving revenue growth and market expansion across key international markets.

Rocky's expertise is developing and executing robust sales strategies that capitalize on emerging market opportunities while optimizing existing operations. He is an energetic and innovative business leader with experience in developing diverse international teams to produce consistently strong results.

Prior to the role in International Sales, Rocky held pivotal roles in Revenue Management at Air Canada for over 15 years where he is responsible for the development and implementation of pricing and yield management strategies, for the Asia Pacific Region and across Air Canada’s network. Through his leadership, Air Canada has achieved significant milestones in market share and revenue, solidifying its position as a leader in the competitive airline industry.

Rocky holds a master’s degree in aviation management from University of Newcastle, Australia, complementing his hands-on experience with a solid academic foundation. He is known for his ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams towards achieving ambitious revenue targets and operational excellence. Rocky continues to drive innovation and excellence, ensuring Air Canada's continued success in a dynamic and evolving global market landscape.

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