MEET THE
SPEAKERS
Meet the regional aviation leaders who will be sharing their expertise at the upcoming ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition.
Jan-Henrik Andersson
Chief Commercial Officer
Munich Airport
Session: Non-Aero Revenue Generation Masterclass
Biography
Born in 1969 in Hamburg, Dr Jan-Henrik Andersson graduated from Technische Universität Hamburg (Ind. Eng.), Beuth University Berlin (MSc), and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (PhD habil. in Org. & Mgmt.). He began his international career at Gartner Inc. (USA), followed by C-level positions at Ricardo AG, Bertelsmann AG, Deutsche Post DHL Group, Metro AG, SSP Group plc, and HAVI Supply Chain. His expertise includes operations, sales, marketing, commercial and digital transformation, change management, and the sustainable creation and expansion of new business models and brands. Since 2021, he has served as CCO at Munich Airport.
Session details
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026 I 16:10 - 17:00
Session: Non-Aero Revenue Generation Masterclass
- Piemonte di Principi, Salone delle Feste
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
Non-Aeronautical Revenue | Digitalisation & Personalisation | Passenger Experience
Andrea Andorno
Chief Executive Officer
Torino Airport
Session: Welcome from the Host Airport & Chair of ACI EUROPE Regional Airports’ Forum
Biography
Andrea Andorno has been CEO of SAGAT S.p.A. (Torino Airport) since 2019 and Chair of ACI EUROPE’s Regional Airports’ Forum since 2024. He brings extensive experience in aviation and transportation, having served as Chief Commercial Officer at Meridiana/Air Italy and held senior roles at Alitalia Group. Andrea began his career at KPMG in Corporate Finance and holds a degree in Business and Economics from the University of Genoa, with a specialisation in Finance and Accounting at New York University.
Session details
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026 I 09:05 – 09:15
Session: Welcome from the Host Airport & Chair of ACI EUROPE Regional Airports’ Forum
- Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
- Welcome Address
- Key Topics
Welcome | Leadership | Conference Opening
Leonard Berberi
Journalist
Corriere della Sera
Session: The View from the Top – CEO Panel
Biography
Leonard Berberi is a journalist at Corriere della Sera, where he covers air transport in all its aspects, from airlines and airports to regulation, industrial strategies, and market dynamics. His work combines in-depth analysis, reporting, and data-driven insights, offering a comprehensive view of the aviation sector and its economic and policy implications.
Session details
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026 I 10:00 - 10:50
Session: The View from the Top – CEO Panel
- Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
Strategy | Investment | Partnerships
Federico Bonaudi
Director of Facilitation, Parliamentary Affairs & Regional Airports
ACI EUROPE
Session: Dragon’s Den: Regional Airports x Innovation
Federico Bonaudi
Director of Facilitation, Parliamentary Affairs & Regional Airports
ACI EUROPE
Biography
Federico Bonaudi joined ACI EUROPE in September 2008 and is responsible for policy developments related to Facilitation, Parliamentary Affairs, and Regional Airports. Prior to this, he worked as Project Manager at the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (2006–2008) and held various positions at Uruguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1994–2006). Federico holds a BA in International Relations and an MA from Uruguay’s Diplomatic Academy.
Session details
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026 I 14:25 - 15:25
Session: Dragon’s Den: Regional Airports x Innovation
- Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
- Case Study Presentation
- Key Topics
Innovation | Digitalisation | Automation
Barbara Brandtner
Director Directorate-General for Competition
European Commission
Session: Fireside Chat with the European Commission on State Aid
Barbara Brandtner
Director Directorate-General for Competition
European Commission
Biography
Barbara Brandtner, Austrian, holds law degrees from the University of Vienna, the College of Europe, and Michigan Law School. Since 2024, she has been Director for Transport, Post and Other Services at DG Competition, European Commission.
Session details
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026 I 11:20 - 11:40
Session: Fireside Chat with the European Commission on State Aid
- Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
- Interview
- Key Topics
State Aid | Connectivity | EU Policy
Biography
Alberto Cirio is an Italian politician, President of the Piedmont Region since 2019 and reconfirmed in 2024. A member of Forza Italia and a Law graduate, he has a background as a Member of the European Parliament and Deputy Mayor of Alba. He is known for his expertise in the agricultural sector and his political work focused on the development of the Piedmont territory.
Session details
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026 I 09:15 - 09:30
Session: Political Address
- Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
- Address
- Key Topics
Regional Leadership | Connectivity | EU Perspective
Franco Cornarino
Innovation & Digital Manager
Torino Airport
Session: Dragon’s Den: Regional Airports x Innovation
Biography
Franco Cornarino is Innovation & Digital Manager at Torino Airport, where he leads digital transformation, innovation programmes, and the governance of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. He is responsible for digital platforms, data driven decision making, and improving passenger and employee experience through technology. With a solid background in airport operations and digitalisation, he actively supports organisational change, compliance, and sustainable innovation in the aviation sector.
Session details
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026 I 14:25 - 15:25
Session: Dragon’s Den: Regional Airports x Innovation
- Piemonte di Principi, Salone delle Feste
- Case Study Presentation
- Key Topics
Innovation | Digitalisation | Automation
Philippe Crebassa
Chief Executive Officer
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
Session: The View from the Top – CEO Panel
Biography
Philippe Crebassa is the Chief Executive Officer of Toulouse Airport. He is also Airports Director at Eiffage Group and Chair of the Board of Directors of Lille Airport. Previously, he served as Deputy CEO at ENAC, the French Aviation University. At Egis, a global consulting and engineering company, he held various positions, including Deputy CEO of the Aviation Business Unit. He also worked in senior executive roles within Air Navigation Services and the French Civil Aviation Authority.
Session details
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026 I 10:00 - 10:50
Session: The View from the Top – CEO Panel
- Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
Strategy | Investment | Partnerships
Rita Gaglione
Airport Incentives Manager
ITA Airways
Session: New Dynamics for Regional Players in Airline Marketing & Route Development
Biography
Rita Gaglione is currently Head of Airport Incentives at ITA Airways, where she manages airport and regional incentives to support network growth. She also serves as Executive President of IBAR and Chairperson of the Fiumicino Airport Users Committee. With three decades of experience in aviation, Rita has held various leadership roles at Alitalia before joining ITA Airways. She holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and Economics and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Naples.
Session details
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026 I 12:10 - 13:00
Session: New Dynamics for Regional Players in Airline Marketing & Route Development
- Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
Resilience | Route Development | Partnerships