Stephen joined Airbus in 2022 as Chief Representative and Head of Country for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. He oversees all business divisions and is part of the Asia Pacific Leadership Team. Previously, he was Global Head of Public Affairs at Temasek and held senior roles at Microsoft and Singapore Airlines. He began his career at Qantas, and later served as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Chief Minister of the ACT. A committed advocate for decarbonising aviation, he was appointed by New Zealand to the Sustainable Aviation Aotearoa Leadership Group and represents Airbus on Australia’s Jet Zero Council.