People & Culture

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    Our people are the key to our success

    We unite the right experts to tackle complexity, deliver meaningful change, and create lasting positive impact.

    We turn plans into action: Our team of curious, courageous, and creative consultants delivers tailored solutions and innovative strategies that drive measurable success and sustainable development. With decades of experience in the aviation industry, our experts bring deep knowledge across every phase of the airport life cycle.

    We specialize in airport business excellence, strategic planning and development, operational readiness and airport transfer (ORAT), airport management and operations, commercial growth, and end-to-end project management.

    Our clients benefit not only from the expertise refined at our prestigious 5-star home base, Munich Airport, but also from the invaluable insights and innovative solutions we have gathered through projects around the globe. Together, we deliver excellence that propels airports to new heights.

    I have been working for the Munich Airport Group for more than 20 years. Above all, it is working in an international environment with so many different people that excites me the most. At MAI, you will experience a diverse team with a passion for aviation in an exciting work environment.

    Cornelia

    Specialist Marketing & Communication

    Having worked with a variety of airports has given me instrumental insights into the unique challenges and opportunities airports face. By actively engaging with stakeholders, studying industry best practices, and leveraging my technical expertise, I have been able to develop tailored solutions that address specific operational needs and drive performance excellence.

    Cristina

    Expert ORAT

    After my studies and initial work experience in aviation, Munich Airport gave me numerous opportunities to develop and expand my career. I was able to get to know the departments of sales, consulting and business planning up close in projects and with customers. The numerous challenges we faced as a team did not hinder me, but rather prepared me for my future career.

    Delip

    Head of Market - MENA & Africa

    Munich Airport’s international business offers exceptional opportunities to launch your career and develop your skills. From my early days as an intern and throughout my traineeship, MAI supported and encouraged me to grow personally and professionally in the consulting and airport industry, providing an environment that allowed me to excel. 

    Jan-Hendrik

    Junior Consultant

    Meet our leaders

    With our comprehensive expertise and the quality of our services, our leadership is dedicated to shaping a meaningful and sustainable future - for our clients, our employeess, and society as a whole.

    Navigating change in a dynamic world

    Change is a constant challenge — especially for airports, which operate within an ever-evolving ecosystem. To thrive, airports must continuously adapt and transform their business models in response to emerging trends, new regulations, next-generation aircraft, cutting-edge technology, shifting customer expectations, and fluctuating demand.

    At MAI, we understand these complexities. Our consulting expertise empowers airports worldwide to embrace change confidently, innovate strategically, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.

    Our unique depth of expertise across the aviation value chain has built an exceptional track record of successful engagements. This, combined with our Munich Airport brand, which is recognized globally for five-star excellence, creates our distinctive position. We shape and elevate airports worldwide.

    Lorenzo Di Loreto, VP Business Development & Service Delivery at Munich Airport International

    Dr. Joerg Esser

    Managing Director

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    In-depth airport knowledge is our license to operate. Looking into our future, I see Munich Airport International becoming the most respected partner for industry leaders, that are operating and investing in airports globally. We are determined to take the industry to the next level.

    Dr. Lutz Weisser, Managing Director at amd.sigma strategic airport development GmbH

    Dr. Lutz Weisser

    Managing Director

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    amd.sigma provides support for many aspects and areas of strategic airport development. That means bringing together a wide array of expertise. Our employees have extensive experience working for airports and know exactly what it takes to get the job done.

    Adam Symalla, Managing Director at amd.sigma strategic airport development GmbH

    Adam Symalla

    Managing Director at amd.sigma strategic airport development

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    We combine operational excellence with the ambition to be an aviation related innovation leader. This will help Munich Airport NJ, jointly with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the airlines and all other partners to achieve the new Terminal A of Newark Liberty International Airport being perceived as a role model not only for the US, but worldwide.

    Christian Naumann

    Christian Naumann

    Acting Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer at Munich Airport NJ

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    Bringing new terminals to life while ensuring excellent service levels fascinates me every day. With the new, state-of-the-art Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport we have set a landmark in a new era of airport operation in the US market.

    Stefan Fornasier, Managing Director at EWR Terminal A

    Stefan Fornasier

    Chief Operating Officer at Munich Airport NJ

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    Our distinctive expertise in Finance & Controlling empowers us to support the realization of sophisticated airport projects and to deliver maximum added value to our partners.

    Florian Jungbauer, VP Finance and Controlling

    Florian Jungbauer

    VP Finance and Controlling

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    To ensure our capabilities to deliver best practice solutions for tomorrow’s operational and commercial challenges of airports MAI continuously invests in the development of innovative concepts and new technologies in the areas of advanced air mobility, sustainability and digitalization.

    Martin Kamlah, Practice Leader at Munich Airport International

    Martin Kamlah

    VP Corporate Development & Operations

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    Commitment to Diversity

    In today's world, diversity is more present than ever. This encompasses not only the diversity of our workforce but also the varied needs of our customers and business partners. By embracing the German Charter of Diversity within our organization, we strive to foster a work environment free from prejudice - one that respects all colleagues and partners regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

    Recognizing diverse perspectives is essential to effective diversity management. It builds the capability to collaborate successfully in diverse teams, bringing together unique talents that lead to new opportunities and innovative solutions. We firmly believe that valuing and practicing diversity positively impacts society at large - and plays a crucial role in driving our company's success.

    • A group picture of the MAI team
      A group picture of the MAI team
    • Commitment to Diversity
      Commitment to Diversity
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      Three business professionals having a meeting.
    Logo of the German Charter of Diversity

    Charter of diversity

    In today’s world diversity is more present than ever. This includes the diversity of our workforces as well as the diverse needs of our customers and business partners. By implementing the German Charter of Diversity in our organization, we aim to create a work environment free of prejudice, respecting all colleagues and partners irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic background, religion or worldview, disability, age, and sexual preference and identity.

    When taking manifold perspectives into account, diversity management creates an important precondition: it conveys the competence to work together successfully in diverse working groups with varying talents, resulting in new opportunities and innovative solutions. We are convinced that practicing and appreciating diversity will not only have a positive impact on the overall society, but will also significantly affect our company’s success.

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