As a Climate Science and Strategy Manager at Carbon Direct, Hattie Whittaker works with clients to advise them on science-aligned carbon reduction and removal strategies. Hattie started her professional sustainability career calculating carbon footprints for clients across various industries, including LCA calculations. She worked with her team to translate these footprints into actionable Net Zero strategies for clients, with a cost-benefit analysis of decarbonization programs.
Mark Kelly is a Senior Sustainable Aviation Consultant at ICF, specialising in Sustainable Aviation Fuels. His work combines detailed modelling of feedstocks, SAF capacity, demand, costs, and market dynamics with a deep understanding of policy frameworks. Beyond modelling, he focuses on interpreting what these dynamics mean in practice, advising clients on how to strategically position themselves, and supporting governments in the design and implementation of effective SAF policies and mechanisms.
Will Gifford is a Policy Manger leading IETA’s work on aviation, CORSIA, and natural climate solutions. Focused on how market-based measures can help accelerate efforts to address global emissions.
Experienced Chief Executive Officer with broad experience working in the Aerospace and Defence industry. Skilled in leadership, operational management and business development and passionate about sustainability, innovation and developing young talent in our industry.
Dr. Grace Field is a Senior Consultant at ICF, where she works with airlines, investors and governments on the transition to a lower‑carbon aviation sector. Her background spans sustainable aviation, clean fuels and wider environmental policy, drawing on roles across public‑sector advisory and applied research. Her work on sustainable aviation policy development sits at the intersection of policy, strategy and investment.
Hugh Salway is Senior Director for Market Development and Partnerships at Gold Standard, one of the world’s leading carbon crediting standards with over 2000 projects in more than 100 countries worldwide. Hugh is responsible for Gold Standard’s partnerships with the government, corporate, investment and project development communities, as well as leading work on capacity-building, advocacy and initiatives to strengthen the integrity of carbon markets for the future. Prior to joining Gold Standard in 2021, Hugh worked for eight years in the British Government, most recently as its Head of International Carbon Markets, as well as other roles in HM Treasury, the Cabinet Office and the Department for Energy and Climate Change.
Sofia Stayte is a government professional skilled in policy development, delivery and implementation, as well as public finance strategy. She has led the Future of Flight Programme for the UK government since 2021. During her Transport policy career, Sofia set up and led a new Rail Workforce Strategy policy, led on Aviation Brexit Negotiations, Aviation Consumer and International Travel policy during Covid. Sofia is a member of the Government Policy Profession and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting.
Kerissa Khan is a globally recognised aerospace executive developing innovative solutions for people, the planet and progress. Shaping international policy, accelerating adoption of future flight technologies, and spearheading responsible air transport solutions to address critical human and environmental needs.