David has nearly 30 years extensive experience in ATC, ATM, project management and operational analysis. David previously worked as an operational ATCO in the UK, followed by 15 years in the Aviation Sustainability Unit in EUROCONTROL, focusing on reducing the environmental efforts of operations. David co-chaired the European CCO/CDO Taskforce as well as leading several other European operational projects. David is a co-rapporteur of the ICAO-CAEP Airport and Operations Working Group and has previously been responsible for leading the work assessing the global environmental benefits from the planned implementation of ICAO’s ASBU framework. David also led the first ever global flight efficiency analysis using a harmonised surveillance data source. David has recently taken over the role as EUROCONTROL’s ICAO Coordinator and has a private pilot’s license, a degree in Geography and a Master’s degree in Sustainable Aviation.