Peter Davies is an experienced airline executive and turnaround specialist with over 45 years in international aviation, spanning passenger, cargo, and express operations. He has led major transformations as CEO of Air Malta, Caribbean Airlines, and SN Brussels Airlines, and as Chief Restructuring Officer at South African Airways. Earlier in... Read more
Peter Davies is an experienced airline executive and turnaround specialist with over 45 years in international aviation, spanning passenger, cargo, and express operations. He has led major transformations as CEO of Air Malta, Caribbean Airlines, and SN Brussels Airlines, and as Chief Restructuring Officer at South African Airways.
Earlier in his career, Peter served as CEO of DHL Express North and South America and Regional Director for DHL Europe, delivering major improvements in performance, profitability, and culture. He also launched a low-cost carrier in Oman and has worked and lived extensively overseas, leading multicultural teams across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
Peter believes that leadership is not about control, but about creating the conditions for others to succeed. His philosophy centres on service, courage, and clarity of purpose — fostering cultures where people find meaning and hope, even in times of disruption.
A compelling speaker on leadership, culture, and change, Peter draws on decades of experience leading teams through crisis and transformation to show how authentic leadership can turn turbulence into opportunity.