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Vivien was appointed Chief Executive of Jardine Aviation Services Group (JASG) in November 2021. She was also elected as the President of Hong Kong Airline Service Providers Association (HASPA) representing 23 airport service providers in Hong Kong International Airport since January 2022.

Kirsten joined WestJet in April 2022 as Executive Vice-President, Cargo. She has been instrumental in building the airline’s dedicated cargo capabilities and service offerings, while growing a high-performing cargo organization capable of succeeding within a rapidly evolving market. 

With a large portfolio of air cargo experience and more than 15 years in the airline industry, Kirsten joins WestJet Cargo from Qatar Airways, where she served as Senior Vice President Cargo Sales and Network Planning. During her time at Qatar Airways, Kirsten managed the airline’s global cargo sales organization including product development and marketing and was responsible for the freighter network planning department. Prior to her tenure at Qatar Airways, Kirsten served as Vice President, Cargo Pricing and Interline at Emirates Sky Cargo.

For the last eight years, Amy Carico has served as the Director of Fuel Services and Technical Standards at Airlines for America, where she is responsible for building consensus and finding industry solutions for fuel technical matters on behalf of A4A's member airlines. Prior to A4A, Amy spent 10 years working for the US Department of Defense, including 4 years overseeing the quality of the Navy's fuel supply chain, and 6 years leading the US Army's Aberdeen Test Center fuel and lubricants lab.  

Yvonne Manzi Makolo is an accomplished business leader serving as the CEO of RwandAir, Rwanda's national flag carrier, since 2018. With a rich professional background, she embarked on her journey with RwandAir in April 2017, initially joining as the Deputy CEO in Charge of Corporate Affairs. Before her tenure at RwandAir, Yvonne held prominent roles at MTN Rwanda, the largest telecommunication company in the country, where she notably served as the Chief Marketing Officer and briefly acted as the CEO.

Yvonne's expertise is further strengthened by her educational background, including a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology. With over 11 years of valuable commercial experience, she has proven her aptitude for strategic decision-making and driving organizational growth.

As a visionary leader in the aviation industry, Yvonne Manzi Makolo continues to guide RwandAir towards new heights, ensuring its prominence as a symbol of national pride and excellence in Rwanda.

Yvonne currently serves as the 81st Chair of the IATA Board of Governors, marking the first time a woman has taken on this role.