Andrew Doyle is an aerospace industry enthusiast, expert and qualified engineer responsible for managing Cirium’s strategic relationships with aircraft manufacturers, aftermarket providers and systems suppliers. He has more than 25 years of aerospace industry experience, including 18 years as a senior journalist before moving to specialise in data products and analytical services.

Andrew’s main passion is discussing industry trends and challenges in-depth with customers to determine how Cirium can build the most effective information products. He can be found at all the major aerospace trade shows and conferences, where he spends his time building his network of key contacts and discovering new opportunities to partner with customers and other industry stakeholders.

Rob Morris has more than 30 years’ experience as a commercial aviation analyst. Prior to joining Ascend by Cirium, Rob was Vice President, Marketing & Analysis at BAE Systems Asset Management in Hatfield, where he was responsible for market and strategy analysis in support of the regional aircraft lessor’s business winning process.

Rob has also worked in the Aerospace team at the UK Government’s Department of Trade and Industry, where he managed all aspects of market analysis and forecasting in support of the UK’s investment in a wide range of commercial aircraft and aero-engine programmes. He began his Aviation career in 1990 as a Marketing Executive at British Aerospace (Regional Aircraft).

Sebastian Petry’s background spans over two decades of working with leading global design consultancies and creating business value for various industries and Fortune 500 companies.

He joined Panasonic Avionics in 2019 as Director of Innovation, driving innovations and experiences that complement the “personalised” needs of passengers. He also oversees user-experience, hardware design, leads customer innovation workshops, and heads the Panasonic Innovation Studio.

Prior to this, Sebastian worked with the industry’s top aircraft interior companies, OEMs, and airlines to enhance the physical journey and digital travel experience. He holds several international design awards and three co-inventor patents

Gary Weissel is the Managing Officer of Tronos Aviation Consulting, providing a wide range of advisory services to the aviation industry with a unique focus and expertise on aircraft interiors. Gary’s aviation career spans 29 years. Prior to starting Tronos Aviation Consulting, he spent 14 years at ICF SH&E. He has also held positions in programme management, engineering and interiors at B/E Aerospace and Delta Air Lines. Gary is a regular speaker at industry conferences, regularly quoted in industry articles and has appeared on CNN and NBC as an aviation expert.