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Leading aviation consultants SH&E have added Steven Halliwell as a Director in the firm's London office, where he will work in the firm's growing Safety, Security and Operations practice. Mr. Halliwell has the distinction of being one of the few Certified IATA Operational Safety Auditors and ICAO Security Auditors in the world, after completing his training in June 2004. His career in aviation began in 1987 after more than ten years in the Royal Navy Prior to joining SH&E, Mr. Halliwell most recently served as Quality Assurance Manager of Safety Operations and Infrastructure with IATA in Montreal, Canada. He was specifically recruited to IATA to implement a quality assurance systems and processes for the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) programme. This role required in-depth knowledge of numerous operational areas including security, maintenance, ground handling, cargo, flight operations, dispatch, and cabin operations, as well as organization and corporate structure. The IOSA Program is an internationally recognized and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control system of an airline using quality principles and is designed so that audits are conducted in a consistent and standardized manner. SH&E's Chairman and CEO David Treitel said of the appointment, "SH&E has been working to grow its offering in Safety, Security and Operations. The firm and our clients, especially those in Europe, will benefit immediately from the addition of Steve Halliwell, a Certified Safety Auditor, to our London office. I am delighted we have Steve on board." Louis Sorrentino, VP and Managing Director of SH&E's Safety Practice, added, "Steve's addition to the SH&E Safety Team represents our continued effort to exceed our commitment to the quality and integrity of our service offerings. SH&E has endeavored to maintain a cadre of seasoned, internationally focused, safety professionals. Our clear goal here is to provide our clients with real-world, cost-effective solutions and guidance that addresses their particular needs and expectations. Steve's overall experience and knowledge of IATA's IOSA program provides our team with exceptional guidance as we enhance our IOSA offerings to the airlines of the world." SH&E is a formally accredited IOSA Audit Organization (AO) for IATA. Earlier in his career, Mr. Halliwell worked in a various capacities at Gatwick Airport, most significantly as Emergency Planning Manager. He was also employed by organizations which own and/or operate multiple airports, where he honed skills in safety, security and risk management. Based in SH&E's London office, Mr. Halliwell will provide an immediate contact point in Europe to companies seeking services from SH&E's Safety and Security practice. About SH&E. Simat, Helliesen and Eichner, Inc. (SH&E) was formed in 1963 to provide management assistance, expert counsel, and research regarding operations, economics, finance, and strategy for airlines and aviation-related industries. Committed to objective and independent analysis, extensive in-house industry experience, and unparalleled expertise and advisory capability, SH&E delivers strong client value, managing more projects than any other consulting firm of its type. SH&E has performed more than 5,000 assignments, serving hundreds of airlines, airports, governments, international agencies, and the financial community in all parts of the world. This wealth of experience gives SH&E a unique understanding of the problems and challenges in all segments of the aviation industry. SH&E's professional staff reflect a balance of industry experience, strategic thinking, and advanced technical skills. The firm's 100 aviation specialists have been drawn from airline management, academia, government, and related businesses. The firm complements this experience with specialist expertise in applied operations research, finance, marketing, statistical analysis, information technology, and strategic planning, as well as specialist technical practices in Asset Management and in Safety, Security and Operations. SH&E maintains major offices in New York, Washington, Boston, and
London. Additionally, in 2004 SH&E added the Center for Airport Management
to the firm, specialists in airport concessions planning and management.
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