Christian Schneider

Christian Schneider is an experienced executive in the aviation and business development sectors. Currently serving as General Manager at MATARAT Holding, Christian oversees the development of the Aero business for 29 airports in Saudi Arabia, focusing on various aviation services. Previously, as Chief Corporate Development Officer and Managing Director at Airline Assistance Switzerland AG, Christian drove strategy and transformation efforts. Other significant roles include Chief Commercial Officer at Etihad Regional, where Christian managed the integration into Adria Airways, and Chief Commercial & Growth Officer at TRANSOM Holding, overseeing multiple companies with thousands of employees. Early career highlights include leadership positions at Lufthansa Italia, where Christian established network management and pricing strategies. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Innovation Management from EBS University and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in International Business Administration from the University of Cooperative Education Stuttgart and Aston Business School.