Business Breakfast: Facing the Future of Aviation

29 April, 08:30 - 11:00

In a time of geopolitical uncertainty, evolving travel patterns and increasing sustainability demands, the aviation industry is navigating a period of profound transformation. Join us for a Business Breakfast with Anko van der Werff, President & CEO of SAS – Scandinavian Airlines, in conversation with Jan Olsson, Managing Director at Deutsche Bank. Together they will explore the future of aviation, the role of airlines in enabling international connectivity and trade, and how the industry is adapting to shifting economic, technological and sustainability dynamics.

About SCC UK’s Business Breakfasts

SCC UK Business Breakfasts bring together tailored, carefully curated groups in an intimate setting for high-quality discussion and insight. The format can range from interactive roundtable conversations to mini-theatre style sessions featuring strong speakers and focused themes. Always informal and conducted under the Chatham House Rule, these breakfasts encourage open dialogue, meaningful exchange, and valuable connections.

Booking information

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Speakers

Anko van der Werff

CEO & President

Scandinavian Airlines

Featured Speaker

Anko van der Werff assumed the role as a Chief Executive Officer at SAS in July 2021. Prior to joining SAS, Anko was the Chief Executive Office of Avianca Holdings in Colombia.

From 2014 to 2019, Anko was the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Grupo Aeromexico in Mexico. From 2010 to 2014, he was the Senior Vice President in Pricing and Revenue Management in Qatar Airways.

This is Anko’s second period during his career in Sweden. Between 2005 and 2009, he was placed in Stockholm as a Regional Manager Sweden, Finland & Baltics at Air France – KLM.

Additionally, Anko is the Chairman of the Danish Climate Partnership, and a member of IATA Board of Governors.

Anko holds a law degree from Leiden University in the Netherlands, and an executive degree from Harvard Business School.

Jan Olsson

CEO of the Nordics

Deutsche Bank AG London

Featured Speaker

Jan joined Deutsche Bank in 1988 and has held several positions within M&A, Structured Finance and Corporate Finance. He holds a BA from Pomona College, an MBA from Wharton, an MA from University of Pennsylvania, and a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies from the London School of Economics.

Partners

Location

Deutsche Bank AG

21 Moorfield, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, EC2Y 9DB

Delegate

Jan Ståhlberg

Founder & Managing Partner

Trill Impact

Emmie Jones

Partner

White & Case

David Samuelson

Partner

Nordic Capital

Register interest to attend

SCC UK Member

£0.00

Non-member

£30.00

Terms & Conditions

Bookings are non-refundable, but at the discretion of the organiser, you can change the name of the person attending. For this, please contact events@scc.org.uk.