Frederic Backaert

Frederic Backaert has a diverse work experience in the aviation industry. Frederic started their career at Brussels Airlines in 2006, holding various roles including Strategic Account Coordinator, Pricing & Revenue Management Analyst, Manager Network Planning - Southern Europe & North-Atlantic, Manager Network Planning Long haul, Head of Long-Term Network Planning & Scheduling, and Head of Network Planning - Lufthansa Group Africa. In 2022, they became the Head of Revenue Management at Brussels Airlines. In addition, they participated in Lufthansa's personnel loyalty and development program as a participant in the Explorers Generation 8, with a focus on Project Management within Star Alliance. Prior to their aviation career, Frederic held the position of President at Rotaract Gent-Zuid from 2010 to 2011.

Frederic Backaert holds a Bachelor of Corporate Communication degree from Arteveldehogeschool, completed from 2003 to 2006. Frederic also completed a Sommelier degree at Syntra from 2014 to 2017 and a Sommelier - Conseil degree at the Université du Vin de Suze-la-Rousse in 2017.