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CARIBAVIA is currently selecting speakers and presentations for its June 10-12, 2025 program.
(until the CARIBAVIA 2025 event takes place, there are
days)
Committed speakers todate:
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Prof. Adam Beckman
Columbus, OH, USA
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topic: Dispatch and Operational Control
in the Caribbean
Prof. Adam Beckman is an experienced lecturer at the Ohio State University, Center for Aviation Studies. Some of the courses that he teaches are:
"Designing an 'ideal' airline", "The Impact of Communication on the Aviation Industry", "Business and Corporate Aviation Management" and
"Dispatch". Among his students he is known as 'Super easygoing, makes the lectures fun'.
The Ohio State University Center for Aviation Studies is ranked #5 in the USA for aviation studies. Graduates of the aviation program often go on
to become airport executives and professional pilots. It also has a university-owned and -operated airport, incl. a simulation lab and hangar
space; 3 runways and 20+ university-owned aircraft.
In his career path Adam was amongst other Adjunct Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Supervisor and Manager of Schedule
Planning at Netjets.
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invited, confirmation pending
Jean-Bernard Boura
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
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topic: Redefining the logistics of cargo in the Caribean by utilizing UAS
Jean-Bernard Boura, fondly known as "JB", is the Founder and Managing Director at Pen Aviation
Since 2016, he has placed his valued experiences, knowledge and achievements at the forefront of his customers' disposal through Pen Aviation,
where he helms the team in the niche aviation fields of Consulting and Project Management, Aircraft Sales and Acquisition, Aircraft Charter,
Investment Opportunities, Business Development for Aircraft Management and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operations for fixed-wing, rotor-wing and UAVs.
JB, a French citizen who started his career in 1993 as a Chairman with AERODYN, an outfit in-charge of designing the new JAR 23 amphibious
aircraft (Skyranger). With JB at the helm, the project saw AERODYN working closely together with 7 partners, which includes major aviation
names such as Dassault Aviation and Aerospatiale.
In 1996, JB joined Dassault Aviation, where for more than 15 years JB held several leadership positions within the organization, from
Support Program, Training Center to Operations as Deputy Director. During his tenure with Dassault Aviation, JB was seconded for 3 years
as a pilot to Air Alsie, a renown Danish aircraft management operator, where he performed operational feedback for Falcon aircraft - assisting
Dassault Aviation in improving the design of future Falcon aircraft and also implementation of strategies in ensuring continuous growth.
In 2012, JB was appointed as the CEO of Sapura Aero in Malaysia, responsible for the major task of setting up the affiliated Aviation
Operating Businesses - creating, integrating and streamlining the business of Sapura Aero and diversifying its revenue base while offering
one-stop services for business aviation aircraft owners ranging from hangarage, ground handling, charter and aircraft management.
Throughout his career path, JB has also been involved in various aviation incident and accident investigations, standing at both ends of the
spectrum (manufacturer and civilian), resulting in a unique background to identify and mitigate risks, either from a design, technical,
operational, human factor or legal point of view.
JB is a graduate of the Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile - ENAC (National School of Civil Aviation) as an Aeronautic Engineer.
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invited, confirmation pending
Prof. Dr. Camelia Gheorghe
Bucharest, Romania
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Camelia Gheorghe is the Dean of the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at the Romanian-American University. She coordinates the
master's program "Business Management in Tourism and Aviation". Prior to this position she was Director of the IATA Center at the university,
an IATA Authorized Training Center, and was the "International Relations Coordinator" for the Faculty of Domestic and International Tourism
Economics. The Romanian-American University was founded with the aim of promoting the educational values of American higher education. It is
independent and not affiliated with an American university.
She coordinates the master's program "Business Management in Tourism and Aviation", at the same faculty, organizes the annual international
conference "Management, Leadership and Innovation towards a Better Changing World". In the past she was a keynote speaker at the congresses
IATA Global Training Partner Conference". She is an external evaluator for the European Commission.
The academic papers that she has published include:
'Exploring the Role of Alliances, Agreements and Partnerships in the Airline Industry', 'Managing Technological Change In International Tourism
Business', 'From Passengers to Airport Customers - How Should Airports Relate to Their Target Groups?', 'Information Technology - a Tool to
Redefine the Air Travel Essentials', ' "Hybrid" airlines - Generating value between low-cost and traditional', 'The Destination Experience Through
Stopover'.
She published over 30 specialized articles and was involved in curricular development, research projects or in collaboration with the business
environment.
She holds a doctorate of Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest on the thesis "Risk Management in the Airline Industry", she holds a
Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Tourism with a dissertation "Continental Airlines - Performance in the Airline Industry",
and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Economy with a dissertation "Business Plan for Club Mediteranee Group" at the Romanian-American
University
Her special interests include 'Travel Behavior', 'Sustainable Tourism Development', and 'Occupational and Leisure Mobility'. She is a Member of
the "International Federation for Information Technologies in Travel and Tourism IFITT" and "Group of Tourism Research Information
Network TRINET"
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Jorge Hernandez
San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
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topic: San Juan International Airport
Jorge Hernandez, CPA, is the CEO at San Juan International Airport and President at Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC.
He leads the largest US airport public-private partnership transaction, related to the 40-year lease for the Luis Munoz Marin International
Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He has been part of the executive management team overseeing all aspects of the airport's operations,
administration, finance, compliance, security, commercial, planning, IT, and sustainability.
In 2023, the airport handled a record total number of 12,197,553 passengers. JetBlue is the largest carrier in San Juan, with 51 daily flights
on an average day. It is an operating base for Frontier Airlines.
With over 25 years of international and domestic experience in finance and executive management, Jorge has demonstrated expertise of turning
high-performance entities, managing private equity-backed transactions, and leading troubled re-organizations and acquisition-related
restructurings.
Mr. Hernandez holds an MBA from Georgetown University, an EMBA from ESADE Business & Law School, a BA from the University of Puerto Rico,
and a Global Management Program Certificate from INCAE Business School. He is a Certified Public Accountant ("CPA").
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, he is passionate about creating value and impact through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
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Alexander Harris-Hertel
New York, NY, USA
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topic: JetBlue Airways route planning
Alexander Harris-Hertel is the Director, Route Planning at JetBlue Airways.
JetBlue Airways is a major contender in the Caribbean with several thousand flights each month. The airline connects the region from
destinations along the East Coast, including its mainstay in New York. JetBlue's 5 top routes are Orlando-San Juan, Puerto Rico (359 flights),
New York-Santiago Dominican Repulic (322), New York-San Juan, Puerto Rico (297), New York-Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (268),
Fort Lauderdale-San Juan, Puerto Rico (239). The airline connects with 19 Caribbean destinations
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Phoebe Martin
San Jose,CA, USA
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topic: Air Taxi's in the Caribbean
Phoebe Martin is a Business Operations Associate at ARCHER Aviation. ARCHER Aviation will be looking for serious partners in the Caribbean.
ARCHER Aviation Inc. is a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Its eVTOL aircraft is designed to allow airline
operators to transport people in and around cities in an air taxi service and are claimed to have a range of up to 100 miles (160 km) at speeds
of up to 150 miles per hour (240 km/h).
United Airlines is its first major corporate partner, having ordered two hundred Archer electric aircraft. Southwest Airlines has signed an MOU
with Archer Aviation To develop operational concepts for air taxi network.
ARCHER is currently building a 350,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, capable of producing up to 650 aircraft per year.
The goal of Archer's aircraft is to offer a safe, low-noise, cost-competitive transportation option with no direct emissions. The Archer
aircraft is designed to transform urban travel, replacing 60-to-90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10-to-20-minute electric air taxi
flights. No roads connecting the Caribbean islands, but efficient air transportation is top-priority.
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Wissam Mehyou
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
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topic: Leading Innovation And Development In Aviation
Wissam Mehyou embodies the spirit of an entrepreneur, aviator, and investor. He is the CEO at the Mehyou Group which holds stakes in multiple
businesses in various sectors around the globe. Wissam heads the business development of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise which is an
innovative multinational aviation conglomerate aiming to revolutionize and transform the aviation sector. It has established and developed
flight academies in the Middle East and is associated with the Airways Aviation Group of aviation academies.
The Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise holding is exploring the possibility of establishing an aviation academy of higher learning in
the Caribbean.
Wissam holds an MBA degree from Oxford University, UK and a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautics/Avition/Aerospace Science and Technology of the
University of Balamand, Lebanon. He has an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) as wel as two Commerrcial Pilot Licenses (CPL)
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Thibault Ménage
Barbados
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topic: Carbon Free Hydrogen Fuel
Thibault Ménage is Vice President at HDF Energy in the Caribbean region. (HDF is Hydrogene De France.)
HDF Energy is a leading global player in the hydrogen industry. HDF Energy is currently developing a portfolio of projects valued at
over €5 billion. Headquartered in France, HDF Energy has regional offices in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
HDF Energy does not just see opportunities, it sees projects. HDF has been developing and financing them in the region since 2015.
HDF started with a large Hydrogen Fuel Cell in Martinique, then later the world's biggest hydrogen power project being built in French
Guyana and is developing groundbreaking projects in Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago.
Thibault has built up experience in the development of innovative large-scale energy projects such as solar thermal for industrials
and Multi-MW hybrid energy systems. Thibault is a graduate from Arts & Métiers Paristech engineering school and the EDHEC Business
School in France. He also holds a Msc Degree of Energy Systems and Project Management from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
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Prof. Dr. Shawn Pruchnicki
Columbus, OH, USA
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topic: Safety and/or Human Factors Considerations
Prof. Dr. Shawn Pruchnicki, FRAeS ATP CFII MEI, lectures at the Ohio State University, Center of Aviation Studies.
Recently he testified before U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Investigations hearing to examine Boeing's broken safety culture.
Shawn Pruchnicki originally trained as a pharmacist/toxicologist, he has also worked as a firefighter/paramedic, an airline pilot,
and later for NASA prior to coming to OSU. During his airline time as a pilot and Captain, he was also trained in accident investigation
at the NTSB Training Center. While flying he served as the ALPA Chief Accident Investigator at his airline and the director of human factors
for ALPA International. In these roles he participated or led the investigation of five airline accidents and over 200 incidents in addition
to other extensive domestic and international aviation safety work. He is an internationally recognized expert in various human factors (HF)
disciplines including safety culture. Since his airline days, he has since gone on to educate other airlines and industries on how to develop
safety reporting programs and how to perform more effective and meaningful accident/incident investigations by including HF science. Shawn is
well published in both NASA and FAA technical documents in addition to a broad range of scientific literature.
His CV / Resume is 48 pages long
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Housam Raydan
Sharjah,
United Arab Emirates
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Housam Raydan is a Group Director at Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator in the MENA region and also the first
publicly-owned airline company in the Arab World . The Air Arabia Group holds stakes in several major low cost carriers including Air Arabia, Air Arabia Egypt, Air Arabia Maroc,
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi,and Fly Jinnah. All airlines in the group share common 'Air Arabia' branding
As part of the leadership team, Housam oversees the Group's integrated communications, investor relations, customer experience, as well as
cabin services and product delivery. Housam also serves as a board member for multiple organizations and contributes to the group's new
business ventures and growth acceleration across various markets.
The Air Arabia Group has a fleet of 77 Airbus aircraft. It has 120 Airbus on order (73 Airbus A320NEO, 27 A321NEO and 20 A321XLR) with delivery
between 2024 and 2026.The Group serves up to 120 airports across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe; 10.1 million passengers; average
payload 80%.
Air Arabia has signaled an interest in establishing a route to a destination in the Caribbean.
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Pasquale De Rosa
Rome, Italy
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topic: TECNAM P2012 STOL aircraft
Pasquale is Sales Manager and Marketing Director at TECNAM Aircraft. Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM S.p.A. is an Italian aircraft manufacturer.
At CARIBAVIA there will be a TECNAM P2012 STOL on static display.
Pasquale holds a degree in Nautical and Aeronautical Sciences of the University of Naples.
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invited, confirmation pending
Prof. Dr. Cameron Nathan Singh
Riverside, CA, USA
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Cameron Singh is Assistant Professor of Aviation Science and Director of Curriculum at the California Baptist University, Department of Aviation
Science. He is passionate about empowering and inspiring others to strive for higher defying the odds. With over a decade of experience in the
business aviation industry, he has managed private jet terminals globally and is involved in podcasting, real estate investing, and FBO consulting.
Cameron is not new to Caribbean aviation matters as he was Area General Manager at Signature Aviation in Antigua and St.Kitts & Nevis for 2 1/2 years.
In the nine years that he was affiliated with Signature Aviation, he has held several manager positions at airports in Chicago, Teterboro NJ,
Van Nuys CA, San Jose CA and San Francisco CA. Signature Aviation is the world's largest network of private aviation terminals.
He is the author of the book 'Navigation and Discovery'.
He is a certified leadership trainer, speaker, and coach. Support Expert for FBOs, Partner and Co-Founder of TC Advisory Group, a professional
leadership development and training company.
Cameron Singh holds a Doctorate of Executive Leadership of the University of Charleston, a Master's Degree of Project Management, in addition
to a Master's Degree of Business Administration in Aviation of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University, as well a Bachelor's Degree of Aviation
Operations of the University on San Jose. He was Visiting Lecturer at the San Jose State University teaching various undergraduate courses
such as Introduction to Aviation, Aviation Management, Aviation Safety and Security, Senior Capstone Seminar, General Aviation Operations
and Management.
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Julio Siu
Mexico City, Mexico
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topic: ICAO
Julio Siu is the Deputy Director at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACC) Office of ICAO.
The NACC Regional Office is accredited to, and is responsible for, working very closely with a diverse mix of 22 Contracting States
and 19 Territories. This results in very challenging aeronautical issues that require a global perspective.
With CARIBAVIA's diverse audience, ICAO guidelines on matters such as passenger taxes, open sky and cabotage, may be discussed.
The ICAO NACC is firmly committed to the success of the regional and global aviation goals of each of our member States and their representative
agencies, regional mechanisms, and government and non-government organizations.
Julio Siu is an experienced Leader in Aviation Management and Engineering with more than 20 years' experience in the
aviation industry/ aviation authority/ aviation service provider and other aviation fields.
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Adam Twidell
London, UK
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topic: Future VTOL operations in the Caribbean
After serving 10 years as pilot at the RAF -Royal Air Force, Adam Twidell entered the world of private aviation with NetJets. Following a
period of tremendous growth in private aviation, he teamed up with London City Airport, winning the contract to develop RAF Northolt into
an exclusive business aviation jet hub for London.
Having seen the industry from all angles Twidell spotted a need in the market for a technology-driven, online, private jet booking platform
and founded PrivateFly in 2008. After ten years as CEO at PrivateFly the business was sold in 2018 to the Flexjet Group.
His passion for aviation continues with a Flexjet group role looking at their investments in the future of flight, including eVTOLs and
hydrogen-powered aircraft and the associated infrastructure.
Twidell is Chairman of the Advanced Air Mobility Working Group at the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA)
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Umberto Vallino
Cannes, France
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topic: Private Aviation Connection Between the Caribbean and the High-End Source Market French Riviera
In the media he was described as being "An icon in the aeronautical community, particularly among Schedulers and Dispatchers". Umberto knows
all the ins and outs of international business and private aviation development, as well as business airport development.
Umberto Vallino was the Marketing & Business Development Manager at Groupe Aeroports de la Cote d'Azur (airports Nice, Cannes, and St.Tropez) for a period of 25 years.
Umberto was a lecturer in the topics 'Aviation Planning and Management' and 'Airport Design' at the SKEMA Business School at its Sophia Antipolis
campus in France. SKEMA is a global research and higher education institution that trains talents who are committed to transforming the world
through a sustainable approach. He started his aeronautical career in Cannes-Mandelieu airport in 1988, first as an Operations agent and then
as a Flight Dispatcher. He later became Operations manager at Air Cannes International before returning to Cannes-Mandelieu Airport.
Mr. Vallino is a graduate of the Universita degli Studi di Torino (University of Turin). He is fluent in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish
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Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace
Nassau, Bahamas
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topic: Friendly Skies; Liberalizing Airlift in the Caribbean
Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace's experience as Minister of Tourism of The Bahamas, as Director-General of Bahamas Tourism and Aviation, as Secretary General &
CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, and as co-president of Resorts International, then the largest private company in The Bahamas,
has made him an ideal advisor to private companies and governments in the tourism and hospitality arena. He has been an avid architect of
programs that ensure robust public-private sector coordination and brings a tested perspective to the growth and development of businesses
and destinations that rely on hospitality for their profitability and their economies. His tenure covered the best performing years in
Bahamas tourism by all measures including the lowest level of unemployment in the history of an independent Bahamas.
He is a graduate of Harvard University (BA, cum laude) and the University of Miami (MBA) from which he graduated at the top of his class.
Awards include being named one of the 50 most influential people in Caribbean Tourism in the past 50 years, selected by Fast Company
magazine as one of the Fast 50 global champions of innovation, selected as Person of the Year for the Caribbean by Travel Agent magazine
named as one of the most extraordinary minds in Hospitality & Travel by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) and being
recognized for Lifetime Achievement by both HSMAI and the Association of Travel Marketing Executives International (ATME). In 2009, he
was included in Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday Honours List and awarded a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire)
for his contributions to Tourism. More recently, he was selected to serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA).
People who worked with him in the past described him as "an erudite, results-oriented and well-read individual with a passion for performance and
modernization. A natural leader, he readily embraced technology, statistics and a clarity of vision to inspire colleagues at CTO to strive for
excellence. His knowledge of tourism marketing is encyclopedic and exemplary but he never lost the common touch and always looked out for rank and
file staff."
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Piétrick Voyer
Christ Church, Barbados
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Piétrick Voyer is Director of Operations at Grantley Adams international airport of Barbados. He uses his knowledge and skills to
ensure maximum efficiency at the airport's operational processes.
Martinique-born Voyer brings extensive knowledge and international experience in the aviation/airport industry. Before joining the airport
team in Barbados, Voyer worked with Munich Airport International as a Senior Consultant/Project Manager. There, he led international teams
in developing airport infrastructure and operations worldwide in America, Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. He was Deputy Project
Manager at Aeroports de Paris Ingénierie assisting director/project managers on engineer projects. As Manager Operations Planning,
Strategy & Operations, led the transformation of the airline ground operation of Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Piétrick holds a Master of Science - MSc in Airport Planning and
Management of the Cranfield University, and a Bachelor's Degree with Honors in Air Transport & Logistics Management of the University of
Huddersfield, as well as a Degree in Management, Transport & Logistics from the University Institute of Technology of Martinique.
He is sought after by key members within the airport/aviation industry to participate in conferences, sit on panels and educate eager minds.
Voyer: "I've gained valuable experience throughout the years at several airports internationally, and I'm happy to bring this knowledge back
to the Caribbean for our benefit,"
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Leif Ytterstad
Paris, France
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topic: Etiquette, Protocol and Service Par Excellence
Leif Ytterstad is Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Service, Etiquette & Protocol at Executive Majordome and is the Director
running this Private Luxury company for Corporate Executive's, VVIP and UHNWI in Paris, France.
Leif is an Executive Butler with over 15 years in corporate and private service. He began his service and management
career in 1989 in Oslo, Norway (his native country) in restaurants and in 1994, became the Executive Senior Butler for Crystal Cruises Line. He has
been a Gentleman's Butler, Senior and Business Sales Manager to his most recent position as Executive Majordome for Dassault Aviation at Le Bourget,
France, managing a staff of 15 for prospection, service, ceremony and protocol for heads of state, dignitaries and VVIP clients for Falcon business jets.
He has extensive in-depth knowledge of private service, fine culinary cuisine, hospitality and world travel, with a strong focus of traditional
service etiquette, protocol and security. Providing 6-star service with an exceptional eye for detail. Leif is fluent in six different languages,
excels in cultural differences, communication and as a liaison with different nationalities.
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