Chris Pickard

Chris Pickard is an experienced professional in the aviation and engineering sectors, currently serving as the Director of Sustainable Aviation at Jacobs since June 2022. With over two decades of experience, Chris has held various significant roles, including Director at PICKARD ASSOCIATES since June 2014 and Airport Operations and Requirements Specialist at the Aerospace Technology Institute (FlyZero) from March 2021 to April 2022, focusing on infrastructure needs for liquid hydrogen in zero-carbon aircraft operations. Previous positions include Head of Capacity at Heathrow and multiple managerial roles at both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Chris's academic background includes an MSc in Airport Planning and Management from Loughborough University, an MSc in Sustainability from Anglia Ruskin University, and a BEng in Civil Engineering from the University of Greenwich.