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Viktorija Diestelkamp

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Head of Operations Planning at British Airways
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Viktorija is a senior technology leader with an aerospace engineering background, specializing in data, AI, and digital transformation. She has driven data strategy and operational effectiveness at major airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. She also serves as a Board Advisor for Data Booster and Chief Digital Officer for the International Youth Federation.

Outside of her corporate roles, Viktorija is a passionate advocate for women in STEM, sharing her experiences through keynote speeches to inspire others. She is also a licensed private pilot and enjoys skydiving, reflecting her deep connection to aviation and her willingness to take on challenges.

Unique fact: Despite her highly technical and data-focused career, she is also a qualified pilot and an avid skydiver.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Head of Operations Planning
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Data Culture
Believes data culture is about changing behaviors and getting executive buy-in to successfully deliver a data strategy, which she has discussed in interviews and webinars.
Women in STEM
A fervent advocate for women in technology, she actively inspires others to pursue STEM careers through keynote speeches and mentoring, backed by TechWomen100 and Woman of the Year awards.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Head of Operations Planning
British Airways
11-2023 - 11-2025
Head of Analytics & AI Products
British Airways
8-2023
Board Advisor
Data Booster
3-2023 - 3-2024
Chief Digital Officer
International Youth Federation (IYF)
9-2021 - 11-2023
Senior Manager Business Intelligence
Virgin Atlantic
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Education
2020 - 2020
Executive Education
Columbia Business School
2015 - 2016
MSc Aerospace engineering
University of Hertfordshire
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