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Senior Consultant Digital Aviation and Sustainability

Aire-la-Ville, GE, Schweiz
Weltweit
Executive MBA, International Institute in Geneva, Switzerland (2003)
Aire-la-Ville, GE, Schweiz
Weltweit
Executive MBA, International Institute in Geneva, Switzerland (2003)

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CV PY BENAIN JUL 2025 _compressed.pdf

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Plug in senior consultant in aviation digital transformation and sustainability Experienced in complex aviation ecosystems, accelerating alignment, decision making. I support pursuits and delivery by shaping proposals and leading workstreams to measurable outcomes.

Skills

AI AgentsIoTInnovationLuftfahrtTelekommunikationBusiness DevelopmentContent Delivery NetworksCloud ComputingConsultative SellingMarketingProjektmanagementMobilitätsmanagementPartner DevelopmentPortfolio-OptimierungProdukt ManagementProgramm-ManagementBlockchainNachhaltigkeitCoaching und MentoringTeam Management
Digital Transformation in Aviation
Expertise in crafting actionable digital transformation roadmaps for aviation organizations, leveraging technologies such as IoT, blockchain, and AI to develop aviation-specific solutions and drive measurable outcomes.

Product and Portfolio Management
Extensive experience in managing large-scale aviation product portfolios, owning portfolio life cycles and P&L, driving go-to-market strategies, and aligning systems with strategic goals to ensure delivery quality.

Sustainability Integration
Deep knowledge in embedding sustainability into digital services, including carbon footprint assessments, crafting long-term sustainability roadmaps aligned with global frameworks, and supporting Air Navigation Service Providers with sustainability objectives.

Program and Project Management
Proven track record in leading large-scale aviation programs, managing cross-functional taskforces, and delivering projects from concept through industrialization using structured governance and KPI frameworks. Certified Project Management Professional (PMI, 2024).

Business Development and Consultative Selling
Strong background in designing market entry strategies, building strategic partnerships, supporting major bids, and embedding consultative sales approaches to drive growth in competitive aviation markets.

Blockchain and Emerging Technologies
Hands-on experience co-creating blockchain-based service platforms for MRO supply chains and advising blockchain startups on sales and marketing strategy. Holder of two patents in digital enriched passport and predictive analytics.

Aeronautical Domain Knowledge
Comprehensive understanding of connected aircraft markets and technologies, OEMs, MROs, airports, airlines, Air Traffic Control, EASA regulations (part-M, part-CAMO, part-145), and sustainability standards and labels.

Team Management and Coaching
Demonstrated ability to manage and coach direct reports across multiple roles, with up to 11 direct reports, fostering high-performing teams in complex international environments.

Executive Communication and Stakeholder Management
Skilled in shaping compelling proposals, leading workshops, engaging C-level stakeholders, and accelerating alignment and decision-making in complex aviation ecosystems.

Teaching and Facilitation
Experience delivering MBA-level courses in Corporate Strategy and Sustainability at international institutions, as well as facilitating workshops on climate and digital transformation topics.

Sprachen

DeutschverhandlungssicherEnglischverhandlungssicherFranzösischMuttersprache

Projekthistorie

Part Time Senior Advisor

Origence
Origence is a startup building a blockchain platform that tracks aircraft parts from manufacture to overhaul, validating lifecycle events for airworthiness. During early fundraising, helping shape Origence sales and marketing strategy.

Freelance Consultant - Digital Aviation and Sustainability

Freelance
Supporting organizations in the aviation sector in achieving digital transformation while integrating sustainability into their operations. Areas of expertise include digital strategy and innovation, sustainability integration, program and portfolio management, and market expansion and business development. Sectors: Airlines, OEMs, Airports, Air Traffic Control, MROs.

Freelance Professor - Strategy and Sustainability

SIT, Study abroad
Delivering a Strategy and Sustainability class to MBA students on a part-time basis in Nyon, Switzerland.

Head of Innovation - Maintenance and Air Traffic Control Sustainability

SITA

Internet und Informationstechnologie

1000-5000 Mitarbeiter

Responsibilities: Identification of new digital services in the
space of Maintenance Repair Overhaul and Air Traffic Control
development and project management of prototypes with early adopter
customers. Creation of compelling value propositions handover to
portfolio for industrialisation.

Achievements:
* I co-created a blockchain-based service platform for the MRO
supply chain and ecosystem, integrating maintenance standards and
regulatory requirements.
* I assessed how digital services could support Air Navigation
Service Providers with their sustainability objectives and defined
the portfolio development plan.
* I delivered 3 digital solutions for industrialization.

Freelance MBA Professor

International Institute in Geneva
Delivered a 30-hour module Corporate Strategy class to MBA students annually in Geneva, Switzerland.

Product Portfolio Director - Aircraft Data Management

SITA

Internet und Informationstechnologie

1000-5000 Mitarbeiter

Responsibilities: Management of the aircraft data portfolio and
operating plan, owning portfolio life cycle and P&L, driving vision,
go-to-market strategy and execution, leveraging co-innovation with
customers for the roadmap. Team management and coaching.
I managed 5 direct reports.

Achievements:
* I developed solutions including Aircraft Internet of Things (IoT),
a secure cloud-based data lake solution for OEMs & for MROs.
* I achieved $30M portfolio value and brand recognition of SITA
aircraft data management solutions.

Head of Innovation - Aircraft Solutions

SITA

Internet und Informationstechnologie

1000-5000 Mitarbeiter

Responsibilities: Spearheaded the identification and development of
new digital services within aircraft data, collaborating closely
with early adopters to design and test innovative prototypes.
Oversaw project execution from concept through development, ensuring
alignment with market needs.

Achievements:
* I developed and implemented a strategic vision for OEMs and
airlines, forming and leading a dedicated team to co-create a suite
of advanced aircraft data management solutions, strengthening SITA’s
global market presence.
* I directed the Airbus FOMAX program’s governance and international
business plan in partnership with SAFRAN.
* I delivered a $2M award-winning data management solution,
establishing a strategic relationship with Rolls Royce.

Program Director - e-Aircraft Program

SITA

Internet und Informationstechnologie

1000-5000 Mitarbeiter

Responsibilities: Definition and execution of the joint SITA & OnAir
e-Aircraft® program sponsored by SITA CEO office. Strategic
engagements with OEMs, opening new portfolio areas to SITA.

Achievements:
* I conducted 2 taskforces across SITA & OnAir & managed external
consultants leading to the definition of SITA Nose-to-Tail e-
Aircraft® value proposition.
* I engaged market reactively by coordinating RFPs and through
direct consultative engagements with customers.
* I defined opportunities with strategic engagement with 3 OEMs & 8
airlines.

Senior Business Development Manager - Communication Services

SITA

Internet und Informationstechnologie

1000-5000 Mitarbeiter

Responsibilities: Engagement of geo sales in a consultative selling
mode, building proposals to increase pipeline win ratio. Supported
the go-to-market & sales strategy to grow communication portfolio
penetration across the global issues of the Air Transport Industry.

Achievements:
* I supported 5 major bids contributing to $110M TCV in 2013.

Program Director - Network at Airport

SITA

Internet und Informationstechnologie

1000-5000 Mitarbeiter

Responsibilities: Management of AirportHub® Wireless program
expansion, deploying mobility services at airports, including
negotiating commercial arrangements with airports, building
technical & operational environments. Team management and coaching.
I managed 6 direct reports.

Achievements:
* 60 airports globally agreed or signed contractual terms with SITA.

Portfolio Director - Integration Services

SITA

Internet und Informationstechnologie

1000-5000 Mitarbeiter

Responsibilities: Management of the Integration Services portfolio
and operating plan, owning portfolio life cycle and P&L, driving
vision, go-to-market strategy, and execution, leveraging coinnovation
with customers for the roadmap. Team management and
coaching.
I managed 11 direct reports.

Achievements:
* I created, launched & grew the “Hybrid Networks” portfolio
covering Application Delivery, Internet top-level domain management,
Security, Network Management & related consulting packages.
* Portfolio achieved annual revenue of $30M spread across Tier 1 & 2
airlines.

Senior Product Manager - Service Management Solutions

SITA

Internet und Informationstechnologie

1000-5000 Mitarbeiter

solutions owning products life cycle, P&L, and roadmap.

Achievements:
* I set KPIs & supported transition from JV to client/supplier
operations when SITA sold its network to Equant.
* All communication products had an SLA supported by suppliers'
KPIs.

Research Program Manager - Service Management and Customer Care

SITA
Service Management and Application Acceleration research program management. Identification of best practices and key technologies in service management and customer care. Development of proof of concepts. Team management and coaching of 3 direct reports. Built an IP Network Next Generation OSS prototype capable of managing 50,000 routers globally.

Systems Engineer, Solution Designer

Siemens
Developed Software and Network Management Systems. Designed one of Deutsche Telekom TDM networks.

Lieutenant - Teacher for future officers

French Army Officer Academy
Delivered electronics classes to future officers at Saint Cyr, France.

Zertifikate

PMP

MPI Institute

2024

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