Ben Griffin
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Over 25 years of experience in aviation leadership roles, including roles in Air Traffic Control and global business unit development. Proven ability to integrate technology with aviation, successfully delivering programs in the UAE and establishing sustainable business operations. Strong focus on professionalism and innovation, driving the introduction of disruptive products and services in the aviation and mobility sectors.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation ME & APJ
Amazon
Dubai, UAE
11.2024 - Current
- Accountable for business development and sales across Middle East and Asia Pacific regions
- Develop and execute GTM strategy for Project Kuiper IFC services
- Design organizational framework for global structure
Vice President, Mobility
Oneweb
Dubai, UAE
06.2019 - 11.2024
- Designed and launched mobility business unit for OneWeb's global satellite communication services.
- Created strategy and established distribution channels to achieve over $800 million pipeline with Panasonic and Intelsat.
- Managed regional interests outside of mobility across Middle East and Africa.
- Reported directly to C-suite in London, UK regarding strategic initiatives.
Vice President Aviation
INMARSAT
Dubai, UAE
05.2011 - 05.2019
- Core part of the management team for new satellite services to aviation - co-created the aviation business unit.
- Managed regional teams in Dubai, Singapore, and Australia to build sales and deliver programs to airlines.
- Part of Inmarsat's (FTSE 100/250) leadership team in London, delivering new technology into aviation.
Director programs and BD
AeroMobile
Dubai, UAE
10.2006 - 04.2011
- Implemented world's first GSM system on aircraft at Emirates Airline, leading internal and customer program teams.
- Drove regional sales and business development initiatives across Middle East and Africa
Aviation Services Manager
ARINC
London, UK
10.1998 - 09.2006
- Responsible for delivering ATC services into European market for ARINC's data link systems
- Sales and BD for ARINC data link services with airlines throughout Europe and the Middle East.
- Grew with ARINC from three people in Europe to over 100 staff members
Air Traffic Controller
Bournemouth Airport
Bournemouth, UK
02.1996 - 09.1998
- Aerodrome control rating at Bournemouth Airport.
- Trained at NATS CATC
- Trained in all aspects of ANO, airspace classification, air traffic control procedures
Education
Aerodrome Rating - ATC
UK NATS College of Air Traffic Control
Bournemouth02-1997
St. Peters RC School
Bournemouth06-1995
Skills
- Business development
- Program management
- Leadership
- GTM strategy
- Communications
- Strategic planning
Certification
- INSEAD regional leadership course (Singapore)
- UK NATS ATC Aerodrome rating
Accomplishments
- Chairman of the board of directors - Seamless Air Alliance 2020-2024
- Media trained - live TV, recorded TV interviews, print media
- UAE event circuit - speaking slots at e.g. Royal Aeronautical Society (Middle East), Dubai Air Show
Timeline
Aviation ME & APJ
Amazon
11.2024 - Current
Vice President, Mobility
Oneweb
06.2019 - 11.2024
Vice President Aviation
INMARSAT
05.2011 - 05.2019
Director programs and BD
AeroMobile
10.2006 - 04.2011
Aviation Services Manager
ARINC
10.1998 - 09.2006
Air Traffic Controller
Bournemouth Airport
02.1996 - 09.1998
Aerodrome Rating - ATC
UK NATS College of Air Traffic Control
St. Peters RC School