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Mark Diamond, SH&E Principal

Area of Specialization
Mr. Diamond’s focus at SH&E is on strategic and market planning for commercial airlines, including both passenger and cargo carriers. He has worked with numerous airlines worldwide on projects ranging from overall business planning to alliance strategy, network and fleet planning, restructuring, process reengineering, operational planning, supply chain, logistics, privatization support and asset valuation. In addition to his airline work, Mr. Diamond has assisted airports in the United States and abroad in efforts to forecast demand, identify new business opportunities, develop air services, and privatize operations. He also advises aviation product and service suppliers, helping to evaluate market options and develop growth strategies.

Client	Engagement
Airlines
Middle Eastern Flag Carrier	Feasibility Study and Business Plan for New Regional Airline
European Flag Carrier	Freighter Fleet Plan
Major Russian Airline	Strategy to Maximize Value of Airline Portfolio
Two European Flag Carriers	Lead Technical Advisor to Privatization Team
International Finance Corp.	Alliance Optimization Strategy
Southern African Holding Company	"Route Case" Bid for Route Authority to China
Middle Eastern Flag Carrier	Valuation of International Route Network
Persian Gulf Airline	Position Papers on Bilateral Negotiations, Alliances, Competition and Fares, and Labor-Related Issues
North African Flag Carrier	Facilitated Negotiations for Proposed Equity Sale
Central European Airline	Lead Technical Advisor to Privatization Team
Four Major North American Airlines	Valuation of Slot Holdings at Slot-Controlled US Airports
US Charter Airline	Review of Business Plan & Evaluation of Labor Contracts
Major US Airline	“Route Case” Bid for Route Authority to China
Major US Airline	Valuation of International Route Network
Major US Airline	Position Papers on Bilateral Negotiations, Alliances, Competition and Fares, and Labor-Related Issues
Suppliers
US Aviation Equipment Manufacturer	Development of Long Term Growth Strategy
European Aircraft Manufacturer	Evaluation of European Market for Large Corporate Jets
Ground Handling Services Provider	Due Diligence Assessment of Planned Acquisition
Airports
Two Latin America State Governments	Evaluation of Proposed Multi-Modal Cargo Facilities
Large Asian Hub Airport	Feasibility Study of Proposed Free Trade Zone
Caribbean Airport Operator	Strategy for Increasing Charter Air Service
Indian Ocean Government	Strategy for Privatising National Airport System
US Airport Authority	Benefit-Cost Analysis of Proposed New Terminal
Canadian Investor Group	Financial Projections for Airport Lease Bid
Caribbean Government	Traffic/Operations Forecast for Planned New Airport

Background
Mr. Diamond has more than 17 years of industry, government and consulting experience in transportation. He joined SH&E from Mercer Management Consulting, where he provided strategic consulting assistance to companies in the aviation, maritime and intermodal sectors. His work at Mercer included helping a Central European airline to restructure itself operationally, and working with a US aerospace manufacturer to optimize responsiveness to customer requirements. Previously, Mr. Diamond was Manager of Airline Analysis at Kurth & Co., a Washington DC aviation consulting firm, where he assisted numerous airports on service development initiatives. He has also held positions with the US Federal Aviation Administration and American Airlines.

Education
BA, International Politics, University of Pennsylvania
MPP, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
MBA, the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Languages
English, French