Business Development Exeutive Africa@AviaPro Consulting Inc
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Steve Duley is an experienced professional with a background in aerospace defense and aviation. He completed his Bachelor and Master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and progressed through various companies, including the National Institute for Aeronautics and Systems Technology, Safair, Denel's Kentron and Comair.
In 1993, Steve joined the aviation industry as MD of Hunting Aviation, an aircraft and engine maintenance company. He later moved to Comair, where he managed airport operations and then the IT and Information Systems department. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in establishing kulula.com, the first low-cost carrier in South Africa. Steve completed his MBA through Henley Management College in the UK in 2006, focusing on "Critical Success Factors for operating a low-cost airline in South Africa."
Steve joined SITA in 2003 as Account Director for South African Airways, and later served as the Regional Head of Customer Services for Africa. He was appointed Sales Director for Southern Africa in 2007, managing the Sales and Customer Relationships of all aviation sector accounts with significant new business targets.
In 2010, Steve established Aviaquest Consultancy, providing consulting and advisory services to several well-known clients in the aviation industry. He joined Dallas-based Sabre Airline Solutions in 2012 as Portfolio Executive, managing the sub-Saharan Africa region and exceeding regional targets. Steve managed sales and business development in the EMEA Sub-Sahara Africa region, was active in the airline associations AASA and AFRAA, and interfaces with airline C-level executives.
Steve is again active in Aviaquest Consultancy since April 2023, providing consulting and advisory services within the aviation industry and has partnered with the global AviaPro Consulting to assist with business development in the region.More...