Arnaud Feist

Arnaud Feist is a prominent Belgian business executive currently serving as the CEO of Brussels Airport Company and the Chairman of the Board at Jetpack.AI. He has held the CEO position at Brussels Airport since 2010, where he has been instrumental in leading various initiatives to enhance airport operations and passenger services through data analytics and artificial intelligence.

Career Highlights

• Brussels Airport Company: Feist has been pivotal in advancing the airport's operational efficiency and commercial performance. His leadership has seen the airport embrace innovative technologies to optimize processes such as baggage handling and check-in systems, particularly through data-driven strategies.12

• Jetpack.AI: Under his chairmanship, Jetpack.AI, a company founded in 2017 specializing in data analysis and artificial intelligence, has expanded its capabilities significantly. In November 2022, Brussels Airport Company acquired an 80% stake in Jetpack, allowing it to leverage Jetpack's expertise in AI for operational improvements while enabling Jetpack to maintain its independence and continue serving a diverse client base.123

Educational Background

Feist holds a degree from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, which has equipped him with a solid foundation in business management and strategy.

Contributions to Aviation

Feist's vision for integrating advanced data analytics into airport operations aims to enhance passenger experiences by reducing wait times and improving service delivery. His focus on innovation is reflected in the establishment of a new competence and innovation center dedicated to aviation within Jetpack, further solidifying the collaboration between the two entities.124

Arnaud Feist's strategic leadership continues to shape the future of both Brussels Airport and Jetpack.AI, positioning them at the forefront of technological advancements in the aviation industry.