Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the appointment of Yogesh Parekh as Chief Safety & Training Officer, effective 1 December.
The introduction of the Chief Safety & Training Officer role reflects Menzies Aviation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its global safety culture and ensuring that training remains resilient, future-ready, and aligned with the needs of its growing network.
With over 30 years of aviation experience, Yogesh brings deep expertise and a strong track record in safety and risk management. Since joining Menzies Aviation, Yogesh has held various roles in operations, safety, audit and risk, including three years as SVP Group Risk before taking up his most recent position as SVP Risk & GSE MEAA in 2024.
A highly accomplished safety professional, Yogesh has extensive experience developing policies, processes, and programmes that strengthen risk management across global operations. Based in Dubai, he will work closely with Menzies’ regional risk leaders to drive consistent standards and deliver continuous improvement.
Philipp Joeinig, Group CEO, Menzies Aviation, said: “Safety is our number one priority and having highly experienced safety leaders across our business is critical. The creation of the Chief Safety & Training Officer role reflects our commitment to continually raising the bar and we are pleased to see Yogesh stepping into this position.Yogesh has been a trusted safety leader within our organisation for many years and is highly regarded within the industry. His expertise will enhance our global safety and training culture as we continue to grow our company.”
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