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10-12 June 2026
Gaborone International Conference Centre, Botswana

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Julius Thairu

Chief Commercial & Customer Officer
Kenya Airways

Julius joined Kenya Airways in 2001 and is currently Chief Commercial & Customer Officer responsible for strategy development and execution of revenue and customer initiatives. He has extensive international commercial experience in delivering growth and improving performance in the aviation industry having worked in various roles across three continents. Prior to his current role, he was Director for Sales responsible for development and implementation of the global Commercial sales strategy. He was also Head of Pricing, Revenue Management and Distribution June 2009 to May 2014. Julius also holds the role of non‐executive Director of one of the leading low cost carriers in Africa Jambojet Airline. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Building Economics from the University of Nairobi and has attended various management and leadership courses, including the Executive Development Programme with Gordon Business School, South Africa.

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