Khalid is a partner focused on the Aviation, Aerospace and Defense industries, based in Washington, DC. He brings two decades of aviation experience, with deep expertise in airline commercial strategy.
His work spans long-term and fleet planning, joint ventures and alliances, synergy evaluation, and route profitability. He also advises airline leaders across revenue management, sales, loyalty, cargo, digital transformation, and innovation.
Khalid has led large-scale digital transformation in the airline industry, including the application of analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics to strengthen commercial and operational decision-making.
Aviation industry is known to have the hardest problems as it has so many variables within and beyond the control of airlines, and that gives the right amount of challenge to roll-up the sleeves and make an impact for the clients
He is particularly energized by the complexity of aviation and its importance to businesses, governments, and economies. His approach combines industry expertise with a practical mindset, helping clients identify opportunities to improve performance, innovate, and respond to change.
Khalid holds a master’s degree in supply chain management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an MBA in international aviation from Concordia University in Montreal, and a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering.
Outside of work, Khalid enjoys exploring new experiences, from outdoor activities to hot yoga.