Baden Smith

Baden Smith is an experienced aviation and business development professional with a comprehensive background in fleet strategy and delivery. Currently serving as Centre of Excellence Lead (GM) of Fleet Strategy and Delivery at Air New Zealand since February 2017, Baden has held multiple leadership roles within the company, including General Manager of Properties, Infrastructure and Fleet Strategy, and Head of Fleet Strategy and Transactions. Prior to this, Baden worked at AIM Altitude as Vice President of Business Development and held significant positions at Altitude Aerospace Interiors Ltd., including Head of Airline Business and Head of Commercial. Baden's career at Air New Zealand began in 2005 as Commercial Manager - Design Services. Earlier experience includes a role as Business Development Manager at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) from 2003 to 2005. Baden holds a degree from The University of Auckland, completed between 1992 and 1999.