Kai Essiger serves as a Partner and Senior Advisor for Aviation, Rail & Logistics at Horváth & Partners Management Consultants since August 2013, specializing in service strategy, operational excellence, and process management. Previously, Kai held the position of Partner and Managing Director at Horváth & Partners Middle East from March 2008 to July 2013, overseeing mandates in several Middle Eastern countries. Prior roles include Partner and Global Head of Travel & Transport at Horváth & Partners Management Consultants, Managing Director of Airport Consulting at Fraport AG, and various leadership roles at Airbus and Düsseldorf International Airport. Kai's extensive experience spans over three decades in consulting, strategy development, and operational excellence within the aviation and transportation sectors. Education was received at Justus Liebig University Giessen.