In this episode of Aviation alumni portraits, Cranfield alumnus Maxime Debry interviews Arif Ghouse (MSc Air Transport 1990), Airport Director and Seattle Paine Field. Arif shares insights into his own career path – including how he discovered his passion for airport management and what he learned from time spent working in the maritime industry. He also discusses the value of mentoring, the importance of being able to learn from your mistakes and offers his advice to those starting a career in the industry in the midst of the current Covid-19 crisis.

In this episode of Aviation alumni portraits, Maxime Debry interviews fellow alumna Marie-Pierre Dhers (MSc Air Transport 1990). Marie is CEO and Founder of MP&Partnairs – providing strategic and financial services to entrepreneurs and investors across industries including transportation and technology. Prior to this, she has held several senior executive positions at Air France KLM and has been a member of the advisory board at a US investment banking firm. She is also a strong supporter for women working in the STEM and finance industries and is a member of the International Aviation Women Association. In the interview she discusses her career path and experiences of dealing with crises; the differences between European and US markets; innovations in electrification, urban air mobility and cross-industry collaboration; and shares her advice to women in the industry.

Cranfield aviation alumnus Maxime Debry interviews Liz Savage (MSc Air Transport 1995). Liz is a Company Director in the travel and tourism industry, currently holding Non-Executive Director roles at organisations including Intrepid Travel, Auckland Airport and North Queensland Airports. In this episode, Liz shares insights into her career experiences - including taking up a role at EasyJet when it was a start-up - and discusses the role of mentors and women in aviation.

Jenny Robinson interviews Charan Sekhon, Founder and Chair at SEVA Trust UK and local councillor, about his experiences of leadership and the work his charity has done to support Cranfield University students and the local Cranfield community during the Covid-19 crisis.

Dr Lisa Humphreys chats about the chemistry behind bonfire night and the gun powder plot, how firework colours are made, and where pyrotechnics are used in everyday life.

Maxime Debry interviews fellow Cranfield alumnus Tom Chatfield (Executive MSc Air Transport Management 2004), CEO at Camber Aviation Management, discussing Tom's career path, what makes him passionate about private aviation, the impact of Covid-19 on demand for corporate aviation and future innovations in the sector.

Phil Renshaw interviews Jennifer Cassar about her experiences of leadership in her role as Program Manager at the Canadian Department of National Defence, and being a female a leader in a male dominated environment.

What challenges and opportunities has the Covid-19 crisis created for digital marketers? What does the future look like for the industry? Jenny Lucas-Hill interviews Margaret Sherer

How can we break our goals down into steps, to nurture growth while still acknowledging the small successes along the way? What are the key activities for entrepreneurs to be investing their time in right now? Jenny Lucas-Hill interviews Margaret Sherer

When it comes to solopreneurship, how can you overcome your fears and manage risks? How can you make going it alone feel less like doing it alone? Jenny Lucas-Hill interviews Margaret Sherer.