Hazelrigg

WHO WE ARE

Hazelrigg was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in the UK with offices worldwide. We are a very experienced travel and tourism team who can offer everything from basic advice to full representation. We will consider representing clients from other sectors if there is a good “fit”.

We have an extensive network of Government, industry and private sector contacts which allows us to get things done.

Meet the team

ADRIAN GANE

CEO HAZELRIGG

  • 35 years of senior management roles in aviation industry with Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways
  • Director EY International Affairs & Sustainability 2017-2021
    • Managed global EY Int’l Affairs team in BRU, WAS & BJS
    • Representative for EY at UNWTO, WTTC, IATA, AIC, etc.
    • Senior commercial & operational experience in Far East, Middle East and Europe
    • IATA Environment and Industry Affairs Committees
  • Director General – CLA 2007-2011 – Largest Rural Business membership organization in UK. Daily interaction with UK and EU Ministers and Civil Servants
  • Cathay Pacific – Senior VP in UK, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong & Middle East
  • British Army Officer 1984-1988
  • MA in Politics & Economics Oxford University & INSEAD
  • Based in Abu Dhabi & London

Philippe Eydaleine

Senior Director, Europe

  • Over 30 years in aviation lobbying with Air France, KLM and Etihad and with service in the French government and Civil Aviation Authority.
  • Founder & CEO, Pey Consulting
  • Etihad Airways (May 2015- Dec 23) – Head of Public Affairs Europe
  • French Civil Aviation Authority (2015 – 4 months) – Policy adviser on EU public affairs
  • Air France (October 2005- Dec 2014), Brussels – Permanent Representative
    (May 2002-October 2005), based in Atlanta , GA, USA – AF representative at Delta Airlines (SkyTeam).
  • Servair (from September 1998-2002), based in CDG airport France – SVP
  • Air Transportation Institute (1997-1998) Paris, France Deputy CEO
  • Air France Europe (1996-1997) Paris France – VP Commercial
  • French Transportation Secretary of State Department – (1995-1996)
  • Air Inter (1986-1995)
  • Air Transportation Institute (1984-1986)
  • French Department of Civil Aviation (1983-1984)

Matt Jennings

Senior Director, North America

  • Over 20 years in aviation lobbying with IATA and EY and in government with the US Congress
  • Founder & CEO, Dune Ridge Advisors 2023-Present
  • Advises clients in Washington and at the state and local level on myriad issues and priorities, such as FAA eVTOL certification, defense authorization & appropriations, manufacturing site selection & government incentives, venture capital fundraising, etc.
  • Member of the Boards of Directors for the International Aviation Club, South Carolina Business Council & World Class Scholars
  • Director of International Affairs, North America for EY 2014-2023
    Led successful EY and industry coalition response in the US to the Open Skies subsidy challenge from US carriers at the federal, state and local level
  • Represented EY on key boards of directors and industry organizations in Washington
  • Head of Legislative Affairs, North America for IATA 2007-2014
  • MA in Economics from George Mason University in Virginia
  • Based in Washington, DC & Charleston, SC (Boeing 787 plant)

Neerja Bhatia

Senior Director, Indian Subcontinent

  • Over 35 years of experience in the aviation industry, mostly in leadership roles with Emirates (1987 – 2001) and Etihad (2004 – 2023). Handled DGCA and other Indian Government work for both the carriers during my tenure.
  • Was the first woman General Manager in Etihad and was awarded the best General Manager – Commercial on Etihad network in 2008.
  • In 2018 promoted to Regional General Manager for Etihad overlooking the Commercial Operations for Indian Subcontinent (ISC).
  • Lobbying & liaising work with ministers of different State Governments and Ministry of Civil Aviation – India for getting additional traffic rights to operate additional flights.
  • Successfully, started 11 online stations for Etihad in India. From 3 flights a week, took the number of flights to 188 a week. This was the maximum flights by any International carrier operating ex – India. 
  • Worked closely with IATA & BSP ISC, and other industry partners.

CHARLIE PRYOR

COMMUNICATIONS

  • CEO Leidar UK Ltd
  • International communications advisor
  • Specialist in sustainability and ESG communications
  • Over 25 years experience of managing global communications campaigns, including 20 years supporting the aviation sector
  • Current clients include a major shipping and cruise businesses, consumer brands, aviation supply chain businesses and a range of NGOs
  • Based in London

DR. ALEJANDRO
RIOS-GALVAN

SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR

  • PHD Cornell University (Civil & Env Engineering)
  • Chief Research Scientist, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi
  • Director Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium and Professor of Practice (Masdar Institute, Abu Dhabi)
  • Director, Fuel Services, Airports and Auxiliary Services, Ministry of Communications and Transport, Mexico
  • Assistant Director, Airport Operations, Airports and Auxiliary Services, Ministry of Communications and Transport, Mexico
  • Based in Abu Dhabi