Max joined GHI in 2017 after launching and hosting conference and award events in the UK manufacturing industry. A trained journalist, Max strives to deliver innovative content on stage, online or in print that challenges, educates and entertains. As a non-aviation professional - Max is always eager to don the hi-vis jacket and get out on the apron to experience the everyday challenges facing ground handling businesses and their airline customers. Max graduated as a biochemist from Cardiff University in 2001. He became a NUJ/NCTJ accredited journalist in 2003. Max went on to an award-winning 14 year editorial career including stints at magazines in the UK pub, pharmacy and manufacturing sectors. Outside of work - Max is never far from a book, the fridge or the 5-a-side football pitch.
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Vivien was appointed the Managing Director of Hacis in October 2012 and concurrently holds the post of Executive Director of Hactl, overseeing commercial and business development strategies. She also serves as a member of the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council, the HKTDC Logistics Advisory Committee and is a member in Logistics Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Vivien joined the Jardine Matheson Group as an executive trainee in 2000 and has held various managerial positions since then. She has worked in aviation-related business over 15 years, including ground handling services, air cargo and logistics.
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