David Zimmer

About David Zimmer

I’m a global aviation executive with more than 15 years leading large, complex operations and commercial organizations across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. My career spans airline catering, air cargo ground handling, MRO, and aviation tech—always with a focus on operational excellence, high‑performing teams, and measurable results.I’ve managed P & Ls exceeding $200M, led organizations of more than 1,500 employees, and delivered performance improvements for some of the world’s largest airlines. Whether rebuilding leadership teams, launching new facilities, driving digital transformation, or stabilizing high‑volume cargo gateways, I’m at my best when solving complex operational challenges and elevating service quality.My experience in the Asia Pacific region—building a regional fulfillment organization from the ground up across seven countries—shaped my leadership approach: culturally aware, customer‑centric, and relentlessly focused on execution. I’ve since applied that mindset in the U.S. and Europe, leading major initiatives in airline catering, cargo operations, and aviation logistics.I’m passionate about developing people, modernizing legacy processes, and building organizations that perform at scale. Along the way, I’ve been featured by Business Insider and Airline Videos Live as an industry voice on air cargo and inflight catering, and I remain active in industry groups shaping the future of aviation services.If you’re working on challenges in air cargo, airline operations, or aviation services—and especially if they involve transformation, growth, or cross‑regional leadership—I’m always open to connecting.

Experience

1. Regional Vice President

   LSG Sky Chefs

   Jun 2025 — Present

Education

• Thammasat University

  Bachelor of Arts, Economics

  2002 — 2006

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs

  Master's degree, Public Policy

Skills

• Management
• International Relations
• Economics
• Research
• Management Consulting
• Entrepreneurship
• Analysis
• Public Policy
• Government
• Negotiation
• Financial Analysis
• Spanish
• Policy Analysis
• Change Management
• Marketing
• Airlines
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• Aviation
• Data Analysis
• Aircraft Components
• Team Management
• Project Management
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Leadership Development
• Financial Modeling
• Econometrics
• Marketing Strategy
• Program Management