Speakers’ profiles in alphabetical order by their surnames.
Berenger,Serge
Serge Berenger
Senior VP Innovation and R&T
Latécoère Group
Senior VP Innovation and R&T
Latécoère Group
Serge holds a Master of Science from Paris XI (1987) and graduated from Supelec (1989).
Serge starts his career in 1989 at Teleflex Syneravia (Zodiac Group) as Electronics Design Office and Test Lab Manager and then joins in 1993 Artus (Meggitt Group) as Motors and Sensors Test Lab Manager. In 1995, he joins Thales Avionics Electrical Systems where he is successively Engineering Department Manager and VP Engineering & Programs. In 2004, he becomes Innovation Director of THALES Aerospace Division. He joins Safran Group in 2005 Hispano-Suiza as VP Strategy and R&T. He is also VP of Safran Power Division from 2009 to 2013. In 2014, he becomes VP Innovation and R&T of Labinal Power Systems.
He joins Latécoère Group in January 2016 as Senior VP Innovation and R&T.
Serge starts his career in 1989 at Teleflex Syneravia (Zodiac Group) as Electronics Design Office and Test Lab Manager and then joins in 1993 Artus (Meggitt Group) as Motors and Sensors Test Lab Manager. In 1995, he joins Thales Avionics Electrical Systems where he is successively Engineering Department Manager and VP Engineering & Programs. In 2004, he becomes Innovation Director of THALES Aerospace Division. He joins Safran Group in 2005 Hispano-Suiza as VP Strategy and R&T. He is also VP of Safran Power Division from 2009 to 2013. In 2014, he becomes VP Innovation and R&T of Labinal Power Systems.
He joins Latécoère Group in January 2016 as Senior VP Innovation and R&T.
Cowan,Alex
Alex Cowan
CEO
RazorSecure
CEO
RazorSecure
Alex Cowan founded RazorSecure in 2014 after a decade of working to develop secure systems and prevent intrusions in the gaming industry. Alex is a regular speaker at conferences related to transportation and cyber security, working to raise awareness of cyber security issues in industries that are struggling to meet the challenges of connected transport. RazorSecure are focused on providing next-generation cyber security products to protect transportation including inflight entertainment on planes, rail systems and self-driving and connected vehicles.
Herzog,Marc
Marc Herzog
Lead Business Data Analytics
zeroG
Lead Business Data Analytics
zeroG
He joined the data science start-up & subsidiary of Lufthansa Systems in January 2018 and has since implemented numerous use cases on the basis of generating value from data for clients within the Lufthansa Group.Marc’s previous role was Manager eFreight at Lufthansa Cargo where he was deeply involved in a major, worldwide project to roll out digital air freight documentation processes and tools across the LH Cargo network. He has a Master’s degree in Logistics Engineering from University of Duisburg-Essen and is owner of a commercial pilot licence which he upholds in his spare time.
Horne,Mike
Mike Horne
General Manager
Latecoere Interconnection Systems UK LTD
General Manager
Latecoere Interconnection Systems UK LTD
Mike Horne BEng CEng FIET is General Manager of Latecoere Interconnection Systems UK LTD. After qualifying from the University of Bradford with an honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and a Student Apprenticeship with Marconi Avionics in 1983, he has worked extensively in video camera systems for a wide variety of purposes from missile guidance and fire control, to pipe inspection and commercial security. His work has included image intensified and thermal imaging systems.In 1989, Mike was appalled by the tragic loss of life in the air accident at Kegworth in UK, and developed what has become a lifelong passion for the promotion and development of video camera systems aboard commercial aircraft, particularly promoting safety and security of passengers and crew.
From 1995 to 2012 Mike was MD of AD Aerospace Ltd then, after a period as a Consultant, took his current post with Latecoere in 2019. He is now working to develop the first UK subsidiary of the major French aerospace company, and to make a mark as a supplier of harnesses and cables to the aerospace, space and defence industries. Mike retains his keen interest and enthusiasm for the use of video camera systems.
Mike is a past working group chair for the European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) producing ED-123 (Cockpit security) having previously worked on the specification for the next generation Air Accident Recorder. Mike has spoken at various Aviation Symposia on video based security and safety including being an expert witness at an NTSB Public Hearing in 1999, and a speaker at ISASI 2003, and has been a consultant to several international committees. He is a Chartered Engineer, and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, where he volunteers as a Professional Registration Advisor working with young engineers.
From 1995 to 2012 Mike was MD of AD Aerospace Ltd then, after a period as a Consultant, took his current post with Latecoere in 2019. He is now working to develop the first UK subsidiary of the major French aerospace company, and to make a mark as a supplier of harnesses and cables to the aerospace, space and defence industries. Mike retains his keen interest and enthusiasm for the use of video camera systems.
Mike is a past working group chair for the European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) producing ED-123 (Cockpit security) having previously worked on the specification for the next generation Air Accident Recorder. Mike has spoken at various Aviation Symposia on video based security and safety including being an expert witness at an NTSB Public Hearing in 1999, and a speaker at ISASI 2003, and has been a consultant to several international committees. He is a Chartered Engineer, and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, where he volunteers as a Professional Registration Advisor working with young engineers.
Huynh-Bélanger,Alex
Alex Huynh-Bélanger
Product Manager, Connectivity Solutions
CMC Electronics
Product Manager, Connectivity Solutions
CMC Electronics
Alex has been with CMC Electronics for over 17 years. He started as a software engineer developing avionics simulations and tools and transitioned to a Field Engineering role supporting and training customers on CMC’s avionics solutions. In 2009, Alex was promoted to a leading role managing engineering teams overseeing a wide range of technical services and developing new profitable applications in aerospace.
Alex now serves as Product Manager for CMC’s AIS and Connectivity Solutions. His focus is on developing value-added solutions delivering new efficiencies and addressing Operators’ daily challenges.
Alex now serves as Product Manager for CMC’s AIS and Connectivity Solutions. His focus is on developing value-added solutions delivering new efficiencies and addressing Operators’ daily challenges.
Jiggins,Julia
Julia Jiggins
Head of Flight Avionics Strategy & Marketing
Thales UK
Head of Flight Avionics Strategy & Marketing
Thales UK
Julia is the Head of Flight Avionics Strategy and is responsible for developing Thales UK’s market opportunities for future Flight Avionics products and services for the whole of the connected aircraft.
Prior to joining Thales UK in 2008, Julia worked for Boeing UK Ltd for 6 years and was with Royal Air Force for 13 years. She has worked in various logistics, after sales support, manufacturing, product development including the delivery of integrated communication packages to aircraft and product strategy throughout her career. Her current focus is on future communication requirements and the necessary product development to ensure that products developed are secure, safe and meet the future Air Traffic Management evolutions.
Julia is an alumni of Warwick University having graduated in 1987 with BSc(Hons) in Management Science.
Prior to joining Thales UK in 2008, Julia worked for Boeing UK Ltd for 6 years and was with Royal Air Force for 13 years. She has worked in various logistics, after sales support, manufacturing, product development including the delivery of integrated communication packages to aircraft and product strategy throughout her career. Her current focus is on future communication requirements and the necessary product development to ensure that products developed are secure, safe and meet the future Air Traffic Management evolutions.
Julia is an alumni of Warwick University having graduated in 1987 with BSc(Hons) in Management Science.
Knobe,Bernd
Bernd Knobe
Managing Director
P3 aero systems GmbH
Managing Director
P3 aero systems GmbH
After his engineering studies, Bernd Knobe had worked for a renowned engineering office in Aachen for several years. In 2003, the graduated engineer started his career in the aviation sector at Airbus. For more than 12 years, he had held several leading positions in the area of long haul aircrafts focusing on the A350XWB program until E.I.S. In 2015, he joined the P3 group. Since then, he has been successfully developing the technical consulting business in the aviation sector. Bernd Knobe is co-founder and Managing Director of P3 aero systems GmbH.
Madarassy,Zolton
Zolton Madarassy
Senior Security Consultant
F-Secure
Senior Security Consultant
F-Secure
Zoltan is a Senior Aviation Security Consultant with F-Secure. He has been performing technical security assessments for various industries for the past 8 years. In recent years he has been a part of F-Secure’s transportation security team, specialising in aviation cyber security where he is performing penetration tests, security audits and technical product security reviews on aircraft and ground components for both airlines and manufacturers
Muzik,Michael
Michael Muzik
Senior Product Manager and Product Consultant
Lufthansa Systems
Senior Product Manager and Product Consultant
Lufthansa Systems
Starting at the frontline with the Check In, Michael Muzik gained more than 20 years of varied airline experience within the Lufthansa Group. His career at Lufthansa German Airlines has developed and grown through Cabin Crew Recruitment, Crew Management, and Revenue Accounting to being on the vendor side with Lufthansa Systems. At Lufthansa Systems he was responsible as a Senior Product Manager and Consultant for several operational products, including Operations Control, Crew Management, Passenger Connection (Hub) and Turnaround Management before switching to the Weight and Balance division.
Norris,Jon
Jon Norris
Vice President Marketing
FlightPath3D
Vice President Marketing
FlightPath3D
Jon is Vice President Marketing at FlightPath3D, the IFE industry’s most compelling and innovative interactive 3D Moving Map.
Prior to joining FlightPath3D, Jon was Senior Director of Marketing at Panasonic Avionics. Other positions held include: VP Sales & Marketing at Lumexis Corporation, Executive Director of Trade Media and Events at Ink, VP Cabin Design Office at Airbus, A350 XWB Cabin & Cargo Program Manager at Airbus, Chief Design Engineer on the 728JET at Fairchild Dornier and Chief of Repair Engineering at BAE SYSTEMS Regional Aircraft.Jon is co-chair of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Membership Committee, a member of the APEX Technology and Awards Committee leadership teams, a chartered engineer with the UK’s Royal Aeronautical Society, and a regular speaker at industry conferences/forums on a wide range of IFEC, cabin and passenger issues.
Prior to joining FlightPath3D, Jon was Senior Director of Marketing at Panasonic Avionics. Other positions held include: VP Sales & Marketing at Lumexis Corporation, Executive Director of Trade Media and Events at Ink, VP Cabin Design Office at Airbus, A350 XWB Cabin & Cargo Program Manager at Airbus, Chief Design Engineer on the 728JET at Fairchild Dornier and Chief of Repair Engineering at BAE SYSTEMS Regional Aircraft.Jon is co-chair of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Membership Committee, a member of the APEX Technology and Awards Committee leadership teams, a chartered engineer with the UK’s Royal Aeronautical Society, and a regular speaker at industry conferences/forums on a wide range of IFEC, cabin and passenger issues.
Otto,Joel D.
Joel D. Otto
Head of Connected & Digital Strategy
Collins Aerospace
Head of Connected & Digital Strategy
Collins Aerospace
Joel D. Otto is leading the development of a new digital business portfolio that leverages and complements the broad product and service offerings of Collins Aerospace. In this role, he leads teams conducting the strategic planning, business development, technology and architecture definition in support of Collins’ Connected Ecosystem objectives.A 30+ year veteran of the commercial aviation industry, Otto has held a variety of leadership positions across business and technical organizations. Prior to the merger of United Technologies Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Otto was vice president of strategy and business development, for Rockwell Collins Information Management Services (IMS). In this role, he was responsible for global sales, marketing, strategic planning and business development across the IMS portfolios. Responsibilities also include driving product and service strategy development, overseeing merger and acquisition activities, and enhancing sales and marketing excellence. Prior to joining the IMS business, he led global marketing and business development for Rockwell Collins’ Commercial Systems business unit, and was instrumental in guiding the transformation of the function to enhance market positioning. Throughout his career, Otto has had numerous leading roles in capturing new business and major programs on commercial and business aircraft platforms. As an engineer at Rockwell Collins, he served in a variety of engineering management and technical leadership roles. Prior to joining Rockwell Collins, Otto worked at Sperry Flight Systems and Honeywell in systems and software engineering roles.
Otto holds an MBA from the University of Iowa and Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Physics from Nebraska Wesleyan University.
An active supporter of STEAM related organizations, Otto recently completed a term on the board of Maryland STEMAction, a non-profit organization promoting STEM education activities throughout Maryland. He is a life-long active supporter and participant in local performing arts organizations. He is a member of the Annapolis Opera executive committee, serving as chair of the organization’s marketing committee, has served as Treasurer on the Orchestra Iowa Board, and was a founding member of Chorale Midwest, including a four-year term as board president.
Otto holds an MBA from the University of Iowa and Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Physics from Nebraska Wesleyan University.
An active supporter of STEAM related organizations, Otto recently completed a term on the board of Maryland STEMAction, a non-profit organization promoting STEM education activities throughout Maryland. He is a life-long active supporter and participant in local performing arts organizations. He is a member of the Annapolis Opera executive committee, serving as chair of the organization’s marketing committee, has served as Treasurer on the Orchestra Iowa Board, and was a founding member of Chorale Midwest, including a four-year term as board president.
Rizzo,Florent
Florent Rizzo
CEO and founder
CyberInflight
CEO and founder
CyberInflight
Florent Rizzo, CEO and founder of CyberInflight, has been working in the aerospace industry for the last 15 years. Starting his career as an avionics software engineer, he has a significant experience in software development and project management and completed several missions for major OEMs and Air Network Service Providers. He then worked with major European airlines as a consultant to guide them towards the right inflight connectivity solution. Florent has a mix of strategic and technical expertise that he developed throughout his career as a consultant and a software developer.
Combining his passions for aerospace and cybersecurity, Florent Rizzo founded CyberInflight in 2019 when he realized that the aerospace market needed to reexamine its approach regarding the future cyber-challenges this industry will be facing. CyberInflight contributes to raise global cybersecurity awareness amongst aerospace stakeholders, providing them with unique and thorough market intelligence solutions.
Combining his passions for aerospace and cybersecurity, Florent Rizzo founded CyberInflight in 2019 when he realized that the aerospace market needed to reexamine its approach regarding the future cyber-challenges this industry will be facing. CyberInflight contributes to raise global cybersecurity awareness amongst aerospace stakeholders, providing them with unique and thorough market intelligence solutions.
Smith,Charles
Charles Smith
Product Manager from Satcom and integrated modular communications
Thales UK
Product Manager from Satcom and integrated modular communications
Thales UK
Charles is the Product Line Manager for Cockpit and Systems Connectivity at Thales.
He is responsible for defining and delivering the connected aircraft strategy at Thales, and is currently involved in a range of projects linked to the future of communications in the aviation industry.
He has a 20 years’ experience of product management covering a range of electronics fields, including Satcom, airport biometric security, the fire detection industry and consumer electronics.
He is responsible for defining and delivering the connected aircraft strategy at Thales, and is currently involved in a range of projects linked to the future of communications in the aviation industry.
He has a 20 years’ experience of product management covering a range of electronics fields, including Satcom, airport biometric security, the fire detection industry and consumer electronics.
Wagner,Ralph
Ralph Wagner
co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO)
Axinom
co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO)
Axinom
Ralph began his career in 1996 as a distribution specialist in the music industry and founded an e-commerce platform to sell music, movies, and games over the Internet.
From 1998 he was responsible for the implementation of user management, personalization and payment / e-commerce for the T-Online marketplace.
In the year 2001, Ralph cofounded Axinom and served as COO responsible for Axinom products and services.
Ralph took over the role of CEO in February 2017. He focuses on growing Axinom’s market share in aerospace, media and entertainment and he is leading the execution of the Axinom’s long-term strategy by defining and representing Axinom targets inside and outside of the company.
From 1998 he was responsible for the implementation of user management, personalization and payment / e-commerce for the T-Online marketplace.
In the year 2001, Ralph cofounded Axinom and served as COO responsible for Axinom products and services.
Ralph took over the role of CEO in February 2017. He focuses on growing Axinom’s market share in aerospace, media and entertainment and he is leading the execution of the Axinom’s long-term strategy by defining and representing Axinom targets inside and outside of the company.
