Mark Mccaughan Email & Phone Number

Auckland, Nz

At Yourstaff.aero, we are committed to revolutionizing the aviation industry by leveraging our extensive network and expertise. Our mission is to address critical challenges faced by airlines through innovative solutions. We adopt a unique ‘squad’ model, combining senior Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with offshore staff to create specialized expertise pools. These SMEs, whether full-time or fractional, train and manage the offshore teams, ensuring seamless collaboration.yourstaff.aero provides knowledgeable airline resources to sit alongside both airlines and vendors with the purpose of improving IT and operational outcomes – particularly focusing on customers that are upgrading their operational systems.Take a look at our capabilities at yourstaff.aero

MYJET is on the journey to transform Oceania’s private mobility capabilities by offering a unique fractional jet cooperative alongside regional private jet terminal(s) and with a keen eye to the future.

Auckland, Akl, Nz

TracPlus develops advanced telemetry and data solutions to boost safety and efficiency in critical operations worldwide. Trusted by 700+ wildfire agencies, government entities, militaries and emergency responders in 40+ countries. TracPlus helps manage emergencies and wildfires more effectively by streamlining resource deployment, optimizing asset management, and using advanced data analytics to empower those dedicated to saving lives.

Montréal, Québec, Ca

CAE acquired Merlot Aero Limited in December of 2020. Following the sale process, I managed the successful transition of the Merlot Aero Limited business (products, customers, acquired entities, offshore companies and global staff) into CAE.

merlot.aero is the pioneer of cloud-based airline crew performance solutions which underpin lowest cost, highest performance, and disruptive innovation strategies. Our Crew Operations solutions create a strategic data foundation for brilliant decisions with robust business logic across crew training, scheduling, tracking and governance. Our Crew Optimization solutions help shape long-range crew plans with new levels of precision, optimize near-term pairing schedules by evaluating thousands of scenarios, avoid disruption through predictive analytics, and harmonizes day-of-operations by quickly interacting with crew and resources. Learn more at www.merlot.aero

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

product line management, new business opportunities, Budget and people management

A condition of the sale of the Geneva business from Forte Solutions Ltd to Navitaire Inc, a division of Accenture Inc, was my continued commitment to the growth of the business in the medium term.Key Tasks• Alignment of Geneva product strategy with wider corporate strategy of Navitaire Inc• Monthly reporting to Navitaire Inc with regard to financial performance, sales targets, business resources and other relevant performance factors.• Development of global sales and marketing plans.• Sales presentations to senior global airline executives.

After a number of years as a non-executive Director of Forte Solutions, it was decided that my leadership and sales skills were required full-time in the business to grow the Geneva product.• Took leadership of a loss-making business, and turned it around to achieve sustained annual profit growth over a number of years• Successfully managed the business through a number of rationalization and growth phases in response to industry changes.• Ensured company growth through quick response to airline industry requirements, technological advances and the needs of key global clients.• Built and managed a team of 25 people in various functions as well as an additional team of contractors.• Developed and gained critical buy-in from both customers and staff to ongoing business and product strategies.• Initiated discussions and facilitated the due diligence process that resulted in the sale of the Geneva business to US-based Navitaire Inc.

Murray Hill, Nj, Us

• Sales of GSM telecommunications network technologies to the corporate market.• Management of long and complex sales cycles.• Management of a $100m capital budget.• Development of the technology, marketing and sales strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy.• Relationship management.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Precursor to Vodafone GSM Network in New Zealand• Establishment and management of major IT corporate infrastructure.• Establishment and management of major telecommunications network infrastructure. Acquisition team lead for Voice Mail, Text Messaging and PrePaid GSM Network Platforms• Management of $100m CAPEX and $10m OPEX budgets. • Vendor and staff management. • Product development in conjunction with overall business strategy.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Setup and management of complete IT infrastructure network for growing network operations company.- PC / LAN / WAN infrastructure (hardware and software)- Telephony including ACD, CTI etc- structured cabling systems- HP-UX infrastructure management

Au

IT management, systems and business analysis, airline operations