Richard Talian is the Chief Strategy & Development Officer at Dubai Airports, a role he has grown into since joining in 2008. With an MSc from the University of Southampton, he has extensive experience from senior roles at Virgin Atlantic and Air New Zealand, shaping long-term airport and business plans.
He was instrumental in developing the master plan that laid the foundation for Dubais airports to become the worlds busiest for international travel.
Richard Talian
Chief Strategy & Development Officer at Dubai Airports
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Overview
Topics They Care About
Airport Master Planning
He was instrumental in developing the airport master and business plans for Dubai's massive infrastructure expansion.
Passenger Capacity Growth
Leads the 'DXB Plus' program, which is designed to boost airport capacity from 90 million to 118 million passengers annually.
Aviation Strategy
Has a long history of senior strategy roles at major international aviation companies including Virgin Atlantic, Air New Zealand, and Gatwick Airport.
Media Appearances
Richard Talian – Chief Strategy & Development Officer, Dubai Airports (Profile). Featured in Dubai Airports Official Website
Work History
4-2024
Chief Strategy & Development Officer at Dubai Airports
4-2022 - 4-2024
Independent Consultant at Self-employed
8-2014 - 4-2022
EVP Strategy & Development at Dubai Airports
11-2011 - 7-2014
SVP Strategy & Development at Dubai Airports
3-2008 - 11-2011
VP Strategy at Dubai Airports
7-2007 - 2-2008
Manager, Network Planning at Air New Zealand
4-2005 - 7-2007
Head of Commercial Planning at Gatwick Airport
9-2002 - 4-2005
Manager, Business Information at Menzies Aviation
4-1996 - 8-2002
Head of Market & Network Planning at Virgin Atlantic Airways
Education
1990 - 1993
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from University of Bath
1994 - 1995
Master of Science (MSc) from University of Southampton
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Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Strategy & Development Officer at Dubai Airports
