Paul Littlejohn

Paul Littlejohn is a dynamic leader with a diverse background spanning military aviation and corporate leadership. He served as Divisional Vice President Airside Operations at dnata from May 2017 to December 2021.1 In this role, he managed critical services across all three terminals at Dubai International Airport, overseeing a team of 47 managers, 10,000 indirect staff, and a $200 million budget.1

Littlejohn's career highlights include:

1. Former fighter pilot with the Royal Air Force and F/A-18 Instructor for the U.S. Marine Corps.2
2. COO at Meeting Point Emirates and Global Lead for Operations at Meeting Point International (January 2022 - September 2023).1
3. Founder of Wingman Executive Consulting (January 2023 - Present), focusing on transforming leadership practices.12
4. Faculty member at Hull International Business School, Dubai (as of 2024).2

During his tenure at dnata, Littlejohn achieved significant improvements:

• 10% increase in productivity, saving $4.19M annually
• 8% reduction in operating costs over 3 years
• 50% decrease in critical service failures
• 20% year-on-year reduction in process failures1

Littlejohn's leadership philosophy emphasizes empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and leveraging strategic insights to solve complex challenges.1 His unique blend of military and corporate experience allows him to offer innovative solutions in leadership development and operational excellence.12