Menzies Aviation appoints Emma Deane to lead OSEA commercial growth

Menzies Aviation has announced the appointment of Emma Deane to lead its regional commercial strategy across Oceania and Southeast Asia (OSEA), starting this week. In her new role, Deane will support the company’s continued growth across the region by strengthening customer relationships, expanding the company’s service portfolio, and broadening its market presence.

Deane brings more than 20 years of aviation industry experience to the organisation, with a distinguished career spanning commercial leadership, business development, key account management, contracting, corporate governance, and operations.

She joins Menzies Aviation from SATS, where she held a key business development role. Prior to her time at SATS, Deane held a number of senior leadership positions at dnata across its ground handling, catering, and VIP services businesses.

Darren Masters, Executive Vice President OSEA, Menzies Aviation, said: “Emma is a highly respected commercial leader with deep experience across aviation services and a strong track record of driving growth and building lasting customer partnerships. As we continue to grow across Oceania and Southeast Asia, Emma’s expertise will help deepen customer partnerships and support the next phase of our growth. We’re delighted to welcome her to Menzies.”

Her appointment comes as Menzies Aviation continues to execute its strategic expansion plans across Oceania and Southeast Asia. Her extensive background across key functional areas, including commercial strategy, key account management, and operational governance, will be central to enhancing client engagements and driving regional growth initiatives.

Emma Deane said: “Menzies Aviation has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner and I’m excited to join the business. I look forward to working with colleagues across the region to support our customers, strengthen partnerships and help deliver on the company’s ambitious growth plans.”

With two decades of industry expertise spanning operational leadership, contract management, and service portfolio development, Deane’s appointment reinforces Menzies Aviation's ongoing commitment to strengthening customer partnerships and accelerating its market presence across the OSEA region.