Dave Elliott - New Starter
We’re delighted to officially welcome Dave Elliott to Platform Smart!
Many of us have known Dave for years through his work at Heathrow, where he led major programmes in Baggage and Airport Operations. More recently, Dave brought his expertise to asset management and digital solutions, all while keeping close ties with Platform Smart.
Dave will be focusing on our Gatwick account and has already been working closely with Chris and Jason to ensure a smooth handover.
To help everyone get to know him a little better, we caught up with Dave for a quick Q&A. Read on to see what he had to say.
Give us one interesting fact about yourself that we may not already know.
I am a qualified Personal Trainer. I qualified a few years ago and use the qualification a few times per year at specific weekends where people are either looking to build on their health and fitness, restart it, or perhaps begin for the first time.
What does Platform Smart mean to you?
Quality of service and a passion for what we do. I have worked with many members of the team for several years and have always valued the experience, capability and desire to deliver for our customers.
Integrity – doing what we say we will, both for our customers and for our associates, with a culture of openness, honesty and integrity.
Teamwork – everyone has different capabilities and strengths. Platform Smart seems to me to be a place where working together is genuinely valued and encouraged. Sharing what we do well and learning from others is a key part of how we operate.
Name something you love about working in the aviation industry.
Variety. There are so many elements to aviation, and airports in particular. Where else would you find operational systems, passenger experience systems, security, cyber, core IT and more all in one place?
What impact are you hoping to make on Platform Smart?
I hope to bring my experience from working both client side and supplier side, along with some of the processes and approaches I’ve used in project delivery, which may enhance our delivery management.
It’s also important to say that I’m hoping to learn a lot from the team. What can I pick up from others that will help ensure we’re successful at Gatwick?
It’s great to have Dave officially on board. We’re looking forward to working with him and seeing the impact he’ll make at Gatwick, we’ll be sure to share updates as he gets settled in.
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With imminent news of new clients and therefore new opportunities on the horizon, we're eager to engage with our associates who are interested in sharing updates on their availability and current circumstances. Whether it's a casual catch-up and an opportunity to get an update on all things Platform Smart, or a focused discussion on new opportunities or subjects highlighted in our recent newsletters and other communications, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're interested in a catch up, don't hesitate to drop us a message to get something booked in, and we look forward to speaking with you soon!