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Mark Clarkson

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Director Aviation Strategy at Cairn Consulting
📍 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Mark Clarkson is the Director of Aviation Strategy at Cairn Consulting, leveraging over 20 years of experience in aviation, airports, and data analytics. A University of Glasgow MA graduate, he has a global career spanning the UK, Asia, and now the Middle East. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional consultant with deep industry knowledge.

Recently relocated to Abu Dhabi in 2024, Marks life appears centered on his global career, with frequent travel to Riyadh and active participation in major industry forums across the Middle East. He has a keen interest in the convergence of technology and aviation, particularly the evolving impact of AI.

Unique fact: He is a former board member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and is currently exploring new board opportunities.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Director Aviation Strategy
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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Middle East Aviation
Relocated to Abu Dhabi in 2024 and frequently travels to Riyadh for business, indicating a strong professional focus on the region's aviation growth and investment.
Aviation Data & AI
He led the analytics transformation at OAG and discusses the impact of AI in the aviation ecosystem in his recent posts. He uses data to analyze airline route strategies.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Director Aviation Strategy
Cairn Consulting
2-2022
Aviation Consultant
Self-employed
1-2021 - 1-2022
Executive Vice President Commercial
OAG
10-2016 - 12-2020
Executive Vice President of Product Management
OAG
2-2014 - 10-2016
Business Development Director APAC
OAG
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Education
1994 - 1998
MA
University of Glasgow
1988 - 1994
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Prestwick Academy
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