Mark Searle, IATA Global Director Guest Speaker, Price Forbes’ LatAm Airline and Operators Forum

Price Forbes is delighted to announce that Mark Searle, IATA’s Global Director for Safety, will be joining their LatAm Airline and Operators Forum, taking place in Bogota, Colombia, on February 5-6, 2025. This inaugural event will bring together key aviation leaders, insurers, and decision-makers for an exclusive two-day forum focused on how this sector can turn risk into opportunity, with a special focus on Latin America.

Mark Searle leads IATA’s efforts to enhance safety across the global aviation sector, overseeing a broad portfolio of safety initiatives including the IATA Safety Leadership Charter, Risk-Based IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit), and compliance with ICAO Annex 13 on accident investigations. His work plays a critical role in advancing continuous improvements in aviation safety, not only for IATA members but for the entire airline industry. Mark’s expertise spans a variety of strategic safety programs designed to support airlines in maintaining operational excellence.

With over two decades of experience, Mark previously led the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Safety Strategy team, where he was responsible for the UK State Safety Program and the safe integration of new aviation technologies. Prior to his regulatory work, Mark built an impressive career as a commercial airline pilot, amassing more than 12,000 flying hours, and served as Chair of the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA). His deep understanding of both the operational and regulatory sides of the industry makes him one of the most respected figures in aviation safety today.

Quote from Tarcan Erisen, CEO of Aviation & Space at Price Forbes:

“We are truly honoured to have Mark Searle join us for our inaugural LatAm Airline and Operators Forum. His distinguished career and unparalleled expertise in aviation safety will provide invaluable insights to our attendees, making this event an even more meaningful opportunity for dialogue and collaboration.

We truly hope our attendees will benefit from networking opportunities, meetings with industry leaders, and actionable insights into how to navigate the unique challenges faced by airlines and operators in Latin America”.

The Price Forbes LatAm Airline and Operators Forum will convene an elite group of Airline CEOs, CFOs, Treasurers, Chief Risk Officers, Insurance Managers, and other key stakeholders in the aviation industry. This invitation-only event will offer attendees the opportunity to engage with leading international insurers and explore cutting-edge solutions for emerging risks, including insurance-related strategies tailored to the aviation sector.

Attendees will benefit from unparalleled networking opportunities, meetings with industry leaders, and actionable insights into how to navigate the unique challenges faced by airlines and operators in Latin America.

For further information please contact emma.gee@ardonaghspecialty.com