PA Consulting welcomes Ken Conway as Partner in its aviation team
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PA Consulting (PA), the global innovation and transformation consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Conway as a Partner in its aviation team. Ken joins PA’s team of experts supporting clients through their sustainability transitions – navigating regulatory changes, adopting cleaner technologies, and building resilient, future-ready strategies.
Ken has nearly 30 years of experience in the aviation industry where he has advised over 100 airports in 24 countries, as well as air navigation service providers and airlines. He helps clients create long-term value through strategic foresight and innovation.
Prior to PA, Ken was the Head of Sustainable Aviation at Airbiz Aviation Strategies. Here he supported clients in managing their ESG journeys, net zero transitions, and investment roadmaps, while also addressing climate risks and promoting responsible supply chains. Ken's leadership in developing accelerated science-based net zero transitions for major airports, including Brisbane, Dublin, and Sydney, has been instrumental in advancing the aviation industry's sustainability agenda.
Ken's achievements include:
- co-leading the development of Airports Council International’s (ACI) Long-Term Carbon Goal for Global Airports
- leading the development of airside electrification strategies for major Australian airports, including Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
- preparing a decarbonisation roadmap for the Australian Jet Zero Council
- advising major Canadian airlines and airports on the optimisation of aircraft auxiliary power unit use when being turned around on the ground by handling agents.
He has also served on several influential committees, including the ACI World Environment Standing Committee and the Editorial Board for the Journal of Airport Management.
Ken joins PA’s experts to support clients across the industry to create opportunity from the rapidly evolving complexities facing the aviation sector today. The team also support businesses in ensuring the safety and security of passengers and cargo, maintaining critical systems and networks, and technology-enabled transformation.
I am pleased to welcome Ken to our team. His deep expertise in sustainable aviation and proven track record of driving strategic transformation will be invaluable as we continue to support our clients in navigating the complexities of the aviation industry's evolving challenges.”
Aviation has entered an exciting new chapter with innovation and technology at the forefront of efforts to balance the economic benefits of growth with a lower environmental footprint and stronger social licence. I’m thrilled to join PA's high-calibre team of aviation professionals at a time when sustainable aviation is top of the agenda for the industry. I look forward to helping clients across all parts of the aviation ecosystem transform how they future-proof, invest, and operate responsibly with less carbon in a changing climate.”
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