Leadership Committee: Alexander Gairiseb

Alexander Gairiseb serves as Senior Airport Manager at Hosea Kutako International Airport owned by Namibia Airports Company since June 2022. A lawyer by profession, he specializes in airport operations, safety, security, and stakeholder engagement.

Prior to joining Namibia Airports Company, he work as a Senior National Inspector: Aviation Security Policies, Standards & Regulations at the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority from 2020-2022. His role entailed developing aviation security policies, standards and legal framework. He equally performed a similar responsibility at the Directorate of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Works and Transport as an Aviation Security Inspector (Regulations) since 2014-2020.

Academically, he holds an MBA in Aviation Management from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India; Master of Philosophy in Space Studies from the University of Cape Town; Bachelor of Laws (Honors) and Baccalaureus Juris Degree from the University of Namibia. Mr. Gairiseb has published articles/chapters in books relating to space law and policy.

Mr. Gairiseb's career in aviation started as a Student Intern at the Directorate of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Works and Transport in 2012 (3 months internship). He gained practical exposure to legal framework that govern civil aviation including airport operations both at international and national level. This experience complements the mission of the ACI Young Professional Committee, which seeks to engage, develop, and empower emerging aviation professionals to contribute innovative ideas and support the sustainable growth of airports worldwide.