John Wensveen, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Strasbourg, Grand Est, Fr

Illkirch Graffenstaden, Fr

The President leads the premier global institution dedicated to the advancement of space exploration and the education of future leaders in the space industry. Under this leadership, ISU fosters international collaboration, drives innovation, and prepares the next generation of space professionals to tackle the challenges of an evolving and dynamic field. The vision for ISU is to strengthen its role as a catalyst for groundbreaking research and global partnerships that extend humanity's reach into space.

Airline Visions specializes in the production of business plans for air carrier start-ups world-wide. We manage all phases of carrier development ranging from "dream" stage to day one flight operations. Our team also works with existing air carriers shooting holes through existing structures producing strategic steps for long term success. Our next phase of development focuses on cruise line management and operations. Airline Visions' client base covers all regions of the world including North America, Latin America & Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Africa.www.airlinevisions.com

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

The Chief Innovation Officer, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) & Executive Director of the Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation is responsible for overseeing a multi-million dollar public-private partnership to support the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem by attracting and retaining industry-leading entrepreneurs, technology, sources of investment capital, and supporting resources to create a premier innovation center for South Florida. “The World’s First Theme Park for Entrepreneurs!”

Miami, Fl, Us

The Vice Provost of Academic Schools is an innovative leader that fosters relationships with the business community, which ensures the responsiveness of the College to workforce needs. The position provides direct leadership and direction for the College’s professional education programs and creates corporate relationships beneficial to the College and South Florida, including productive relationships with local, regional, national and international boards and organizations and with leaders of foreign governments, businesses and non-governmental organizations.

West Lafayette, In, Us

Served as the Head of the School of Aviation & Transportation Technology until July 2016 and transitioned into a tenured full professor position to focus on research, publishing, key note speaking, and industry engagement activities.

West Lafayette, In, Us

Serving as the Chief Academic & Administrative Officer, the Head of the School of Aviation & Transportation Technology oversees undergraduate and graduate programs, flight training, aircraft maintenance, and executive air lift. The Head is responsible for budgeting, personnel management, faculty mentoring, curriculum development coordination, partnership development with industries, agencies, supporters, and universities; advocate and active participant in securing grants; and leading fund raising activities.

London, Gb

Mango Aviation Services (www.mangoaviation.com) is the aviation advisory subsidiary of Mango Aviation Partners. Our specialization is aviation start-ups and early growth stage businesses. We offer implementation and project-management expertise to clients seeking to quickly achieve launch or faster, more sustainable growth. Our experience encompasses the full range of airline models, from LCCs to regional airlines, cargo and business aviation.All Mango partners and associates, collectively and individually, offer an unrivalled expertise and track record across the broad spectrum of strategy, finance and project management through to regulatory and compliance management, crew safety and proficiency training, commercial and operational optimization, green aviation, resource management, and aircraft finance, delivery and acceptance.No project is too large or too small and nowhere is too far away!

Orlando, Florida, Us

The Global Head of Airline Services is responsible for building and overseeing the advisory services division. Clients include existing airlines utilizing Radixx's airline hosting and distribution solutions as well as potential airline clients including start-ups. The primary focus of the division is to offer guidance on business planning, strategic planning, marketing and branding, restructuring, management training, and providing interim senior executive management (VP and C-level) to clients world-wide.

Oakdale, Ny, Us

Chief Executive with overall responsibility for all matters pertaining to the School of Aviation including management and growth of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, academic flight training, international flight training, partnership development, corporate training initiatives, simulation laboratories, aircraft fleet, Flight Training Devices and acting as spokesperson for media.

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Reporting to the President, this position was responsible for marketing, policy, and economic development in transportation and tourism. Clients include port authorities, airlines, airports, cruise lines, and hotel/resort companies. Development of strategic plans and marketing programs are the main areas of focus.

Dr. Wensveen was Vice President of International Development with Washington-Dulles based MAXjet Airways (London Stock Exchange AIM: MAXJ), the first start-up US flag carrier to obtain FAA certification to operate on the trans-Atlantic since the events of 9/11. Dr. Wensveen’s involvement with MAXjet started in late 2002 having participated as co-author on the MAXjet business plan and was involved with creation of the private placement memorandum for second and third round fundraising. MAXjet launched an IPO on the London AIM Exchange raising 50 million GBP. While at MAXjet, he lead partnership development with airlines, airports, international government bodies, ground handling and security organizations and represented the company as spokesperson. Dr. Wensveen was responsible for setting up the European infrastructure including ground operations and was also responsible for overall P&L of European operations and some aspects of US operations. While at MAXjet, he managed quick growth and aided in the build out of a strong executive team.

Daytona Beach, Florida, Us

Dr. Wensveen was employed as Professor of Airline Management and Operations with the College of Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida instructing courses at the undergraduate, graduate and executive levels. He was the project lead on the creation of the world’s first Airline Operations Center Simulation Laboratory (AOCSL), an international project in partnership with major aviation/aerospace companies including airlines, airports, ground handling organizations, manufacturers, academic institutions, and government at the local, federal and international levels. While at Embry-Riddle, Dr. Wensveen built a reputation in the aviation industry as one of the leading experts in his field. He is well connected and recognized for his thought leadership and subject matter expertise.

Corporate Visions – Global Aviation Training Institute, is a leading firm providing professional consulting and training to the aviation and aerospace industries world-wide. The company offers on-site and on-line programs and is affiliated with Royal Roads University (Victoria, Canada) and Megatrend University (Belgrade, Yugoslavia). Dr. Wensveen sits on the Board of Directors for the International Aviation and Aerospace Training Association (IAATA), the agency responsible for course accreditation.

Reporting to the Vancouver Base Manager and Chief Operating Officer, this position was responsible for initial set-up of down-line airport bases in the Pacific Rim including the United States, Mexico and Asia. Additional responsibilities included representing the company and contracted partners in the media.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, International Air Transport Management / Business

Master Of Philosophy - Mphil, International Air Transport Management / Business

Ba, Geography & Urban Planning