Andy Buchanan
Vice President, Aviation Practice
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Andy is a partner in Oliver Wyman’s Transportation and Advanced Industrials practice. He joined the firm in 2017 after more than two decades in the airline and aerospace industries.

His work focuses on airline design and planning, including network and schedule design, demand forecasting, partnerships, and revenue management. Drawing on his industry experience, Andy helps clients rethink how their airlines are structured, balance commercial and operational priorities, and make better-informed planning decisions.

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I spent the first part of my career solving the same challenges our clients face today. That experience taught me what works, what does not, and why. My goal is to bring those lessons to clients so they can make better decisions with greater confidence

A key part of Andy’s approach is helping organizations understand the trade-offs built into their operating models. He works closely with leadership teams to identify where network, commercial, and operational objectives may be working against one another and to design solutions that create greater overall value.

Andy also places a strong emphasis on collaboration. He has helped client teams with different priorities reframe problems, align around shared outcomes, and work together more effectively.