Head of Human Factors and Transformation at skyguide

Branka has over 15 years’ experience in the aviation industry. Branka works at skyguide (Swiss air navigation service provider) as the Head of Human Factors and Transformation setting a Human Factors strategy for skyguide as well and leading a team of transformation experts setting up a transformation framework for skyguide. She has worked for NATS (the UK’s largest air navigation service provider) for 12+ years starting as the Senior/Principle Human Factors Specialist and reaching the position of the Director of Analytics.

Branka also worked for the Ascent Data Consultancy (UK) team as a Principal Data Consultant on development and implementation of Data Strategy for different customers, mostly fintech, retail and software companies.

Branka holds a PhD in air traffic management from Imperial College London (UK), MSc in aeronautical science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (USA) and MEng in air transport engineering from University of Belgrade (Serbia). She is also a Chartered Engineer.

In April 2022 Branka started to support the AviAll and soon after became a Board Member. In November 2022 Branka was nominated as the EU Ambassador for #DiversityInTransport and is looking to promote diversity within transport on the European level.