Ogaga Udjo

About Ogaga Udjo

I advise airlines, airports, investors, governments, and regulatory institutions on air transport and infrastructure systems where capital, policy, and commercial realities intersect - particularly across emerging and frontier markets.Pretoria-rooted and Washington, DC–based, I operate at the intersection of Global South and North air transport market realities, policy, capital and institutions. This vantage point shapes my work: translating complexity into investable, implementable aviation outcomes, with my ultimate goal of cultivating connectivity.With 15+ years across airline management, private advisory, and development finance, I focus on structuring viable air transport strategies - spanning transactions, connectivity, policy reform, and sustainable aviation solutions.I\'m the Managing Director of Logics Advisory (South Africa), a founder-led boutique delivering high-impact advisory across three pillars:(1) Air Services Development (network, route & fleet strategy; market access)(2) Corporate Advisory (transactions, due diligence, restructuring, Policy & Institutional Reform (aero-political strategy, regulation, SAF frameworks)In parallel, I serve as an Air Transport Expert Advisor to the World Bank Group, contributing to a $1bn+ global air transport portfolio across Africa, the Caribbean, and cross-cutting global initiatives - including airline restructuring, airport development, enablement, regional connectivity, and SAF commercialisation.Earlier in my career, I held senior strategy and network planning roles at Qatar Airways, Comair (British Airways franchise), and South African Airways, grounding my advisory work in operational and commercial reality.I\'m frequently engaged as a trusted strategic advisor, technical expert, and industry insider - helping capital providers, aviation operators, governments, and industry leaders navigate complexity, align stakeholders, and move from strategy to execution.

Experience

1. Air Transport Expert (Consultant) Global Transport Practice

   The World Bank Group

   May 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Senior aviation advisor supporting lending and non-lending investment across a $1bn+ global air transport portfolio, spanning Africa, the Caribbean, and cross-cutting global initiatives.Engaged as a subject-matter expert and convenor across airline, airport, and policy reform programmes, with a focus on commercial viability, institutional strengthening, and investment enablement.Scope of advisory includes:– Airline restructuring, governance reform, and SOE transformation– Regional and cross-border air connectivity strategies– Airport infrastructure development and enablement– Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) commercialisation, investment frameworks, and policy designKey contributions:– Core contributor to the World Bank’s SAF Investment & Commercialisation Framework for emerging markets– Advisory input into Country Economic Memoranda and air transport diagnostics– Convening governments, investors, SOEs, and development partners around complex aviation reforms– Knowledge transfer and upskilling across airline economics, network planning, and aviation systems

Education

• Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)

  Master of Business Leadership (MBL), Strategy

  2014 — 2016

• American University - Kogod School of Business

  Master of Science - MS , Finance

• University of Pretoria

  Bachelor of Commerce with Honours, Management Sciences

Skills

• Market Research
• Strategy
• Teamwork
• Analysis
• Strategic Planning