Director – HSEQ (Aviation & F&B Group)

• Develop and execute integrated HSEQ strategy across Aviation and F&B business units.

• Align Safety Management Systems (SMS) with food safety and quality management frameworks.

• Drive a proactive safety and food safety culture across airport, catering, and production sites.

• Ensure compliance with GCAA, ICAO, IATA regulations and airport authority requirements.

• Ensure adherence to HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards.

• Lead external audits, regulatory inspections, and certification renewals.

• Oversee airside safety, operational risk assessments, food safety hazard analysis (HACCP), and environmental risk mitigation.

• Lead incident investigations (RCA, ICAM, 5 Why) across aviation and food production environments.

• Establish emergency response, crisis management, and contamination control procedures.

• Implement HSEQ dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting frameworks.

• Drive environmental sustainability, waste reduction, and ESG initiatives.

• Manage departmental budgets, manpower planning, and capability development.

• Ensure CAPA effectiveness and continuous improvement across all facilities.

• 12+ years progressive HSEQ experience in Aviation, Airport Catering, Inflight Services, or Large-Scale Food Production.

• 6+ years in senior or group-level HSEQ leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).

• Proven expertise in ISO standards, HACCP, audits, compliance, and regulatory liaison.

• NEBOSH / IOSH / Lead Auditor certifications (Mandatory).

• Bachelor’s degree in HSE, Food Science, Engineering, Aviation Management, or related field.

• Master’s degree preferred.