Lea Sophie Vink

Lea Sophie Vink is a seasoned professional in human performance and operational psychology within the aviation sector. Currently serving as the Deputy Chairwoman of the European Commission's Expert Group on the Human Dimension in Aviation, Lea Sophie plays a pivotal role in shaping strategies that prioritize human factors. As Human Performance Management Lead at Austro Control and Chairwoman of the CANSO Human Performance Management Workgroup, Lea Sophie leads initiatives in safety culture, incident investigations, and global collaboration among aviation experts. Additionally, as the founder of JustMinds.at, Lea Sophie offers consultation services focused on fatigue risk management and organizational well-being. With prior experience as a Senior Human Factors Specialist at NATS and a lecturer at Maastricht University, Lea Sophie combines extensive knowledge from academia and practical application, along with a solid foundation as a Naval Officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy.