Marc-Philippe Lumpé

Marc-Philippe Lumpé, PhD, is an accomplished aviation professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Chief Operations Officer at Air Transat and as a Board Member for the National Airlines Council of Canada, Lumpé oversees diverse operational areas and strategic initiatives. Previous positions include Director at AlixPartners, Senior Vice President of Airline Operations for Virgin Atlantic, and Vice President roles at Qatar Airways, focusing on crew resources and integrated operations. An academic contributor, Lumpé holds a professorship at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has served as Lieutenant-Colonel in the German Air Force Reserve since 1995. Lumpé's educational background includes a PhD in Leadership & Organization from Cranfield University, as well as a Master's in Economics and an MBA from FernUniversität in Hagen.