Advisory Board
Mohammad Salem
UAE Alternate Representative to ICAO and Senior Specialist
General Civil Aviation Authority
Mohammad Salem currently serves as the UAE Alternative Representative to ICAO Council. Mohammad has over 16 years experience in Aviation in different positions and sectors. He holds degrees in Aircraft Engineering, and Business Management with high interest in green technology, information technology, and Fatigue Management.
Eng. Maryam Al Balooshi
Chief Environment Lead
General Civil Aviation Authority
Eng. Maryam Al-Balooshi is the first Arab expert in the field of Aviation Environment started in 2006, to become the founder of Aviation Environment in UAE and the region. One of the First expert in the world seconded to the Department of Environment in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO-UN) in 2010. UAE Official representative in the Committee of Aviation Environment Protection (CAEP-ICAO) since 2016, Elected as CAEP Vic Chair in Oct 2023.
Alejandro Rios-Galvan
Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium
Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Alejandro Ríos is the Director of the Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC) at Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU). The SBRC was established in 2011 and has as its founding members The Boeing Company, Etihad Airways and UOP-Honeywell, that together with Safran, GE, ADNOC Refining and Bauer Resources, are spearheading research in the use of salt water and halophytes for the production of sustainable aviation fuels.
Rena Rzayeva
Senior Manager Group Procurement
Emirates Group
Rena develops and executes supply-chain and procurement strategies to deliver about 4 billion gallons of jet fuel to more than 200 airports across the world for Emirates Airline. In addition to jet fuel, Rena and her team manage Group’s requirements for other fuels such as gasoil, avgas, biofuels, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Jane Boyle
Head of Sustainability
Abu Dhabi Airports
Jane has over 20 years’ experience working in the field of sustainability in the built environment. She specialises in developing holistic sustainability strategies at corporate, portfolio and asset level. She is currently the Head of Sustainability for Abu Dhabi Airports and has previously worked for Dubai Airports and multiple international consultancies specialising in sustainability.
Matteo Michelia
Senior Expert, Hydrogen and Synthetic
Energy Carriers
Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH
Matteo is a consultant for Power-to-X fuels at the German Energy Agency, where he analyses the current technology and policy landscape to develop insights for German and European policymakers, and industry. Matteo holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Berlin Institute of Technology and further specialized in Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Policy at the University of Michigan (MS level). His main expertise lies in the fields of PtX technologies, windpower engineering, environmental sustainability, and climate change adaptation.
Henrik von Storch
Global SAF Strategy Lead
DP-DHL Group
Henrik von Storch holds a PhD in Energy and Environmental Engineering from RWTH Aachen University. He joined DHL Group in 2018 and played a key role in various decarbonization initiatives. From 2021 to 2024, he led DHL Group’s Clean Operations Office, coordinating the development and implementation of the company’s sustainability roadmap. Henrik’s responsibilities included defining Science Based Targets, establishing a Sustainable Fuel Policy, promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) use, and implementing a Book & Claim approach.
Majed Al Mujaini
Manager - Aviation Environment Affairs
Fly Dubai
Majed Al Mujaini is an experienced aviation professional with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. He has held key positions at leading organizations in the UAE, including flydubai and the General Civil Aviation Authority.
At flydubai, Majed led the development and implementation of the company's sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance with international regulations and driving initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. He has also represented the UAE at international aviation forums, shaping the future of sustainable aviation.
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The Global Sustainable Aviation Markets (GSAM) / Sustainable Aviation Futures partnership is a groundbreaking initiative, and a first of its kind worldwide. Established by the GCAA, and supported by ICAO, this venture is designed as a platform to accelerate aviation decarbonisation and scale up the production of SAF. GSAM aims to create a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration across aviation, energy, and policy sectors.
Access to the lavish opening ceremony with live entertainment and ministerial addresses
Access to Sustainable Aviation Futures & GSAM, featuring expertise and insights from 100+ speakers on 10-11 February
Access to the concurrent ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) on 10-11 February
Opportunity to network and do business with 100s of aviation and energy professionals and high level policymakers
Attendance to GSAM and GISS Common day, featuring the ICAO Finvest hub, high-level panels with global transport and energy ministers, and an afternoon of structured public-private sector networking on 12 February
Access to all networking lunches, coffee breaks and exclusive Sustainable Aviation Futures digital networking application and meeting planner
Access to the GCAA hosted Gala Dinner at the Emirates Palace Hotel, including extravagant entertainment, a taste of local dining, and brilliant networking on 11 February
