Navigating Aviation's Next Era: Growth, Risk and Reinvention
Join our ESSEC & Mannheim EMBA - Asia Pacific Speaker Series #4
Date: 5 March 2026, Thursday
Venue: (In-person) Mandala Club. 31 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089845 See directions here
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30 PM
Registration will start from 7:00 PM
Ideal for business leaders, strategists, and regulators, this in‑person event offers a concise, insight‑rich forum as part of the ESSEC & Mannheim Executive MBA Program.
Agenda
7:30 pm – Welcome remarks by Prof. Julien Salanave
7:35–7:55 pm – Keynote by David Dufrenois, ASEAN Regional Delegate and CEO, Safran Singapore
7:55–8:15 pm – Panel discussion
8:15–8:30 pm – Q&A
8:30–9:00 – Networking cocktails
Presented by:
David Dufrenois
ASEAN Regional Delegate and CEO
Safran Singapore
David Dufrenois is a veteran aerospace executive and industry thought leader, currently serving as ASEAN Regional Delegate and CEO of Safran Singapore, where he drives strategic partnerships and growth across one of the world’s most dynamic aviation regions. Based in Singapore and active in regional industry bodies, he brings more than three decades of global experience in aircraft sales, leasing, and airline partnerships, including senior leadership roles at Airbus covering Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Drawing on his background in widebody and single-aisle fleet development, sustainability initiatives, and decarbonisation projects, David will share an insider’s view of how OEMs, airlines, lessors, and MROs are reshaping their strategies in response to shifting demand, new technologies, and the push toward net-zero aviation. Participants can expect practical insights on navigating the next phase of growth in Asia’s aviation ecosystem, from fleet planning and financing to innovation, collaboration, and talent in a rapidly evolving market.
