Dr Andy Jefferson PhD, BSc (Hons), Company Director
Andy is an independent consultant and a Director of A&G Jefferson Limited, the consultancy he jointly set up in 2012. Within the aviation sector he promotes sustainable development and assists companies in tackling environmental issues. For those in other sectors developing innovative ideas and technology on environmental and sustainability issues he supports them in developing links to the aviation industry.
For over 10 years he has supported Sustainable Aviation to drive and deliver their work programme, giving them their independent voice. As well as playing a key role in the development of Sustainable Aviation’s Reports and Road Maps, on the key sustainability issues; he is often called upon to give evidence to Select Committees; and champion sustainability at a range of events and meetings with stakeholders.
Andy has over twenty years’ experience working for both the Airport and Airline sectors, giving him great breadth in understanding the complexities of the industry. His roles concluded with him heading up the sustainability and planning team at Stansted Airport, having previously had a range of roles in airline operations, commercial development, and fleet planning.
Andy is also passionate about building better links between academic research initiatives and industry to help accelerate the move towards a more sustainable future.
Gillian Jefferson B.Ed. (Company Director)
Gillian is an independent consultant and a Director of A&G Jefferson Limited, the consultancy she jointly set up in 2012. She works with Sustainable Aviation supporting the Chairs, Vice Chairs and Programme Director, focussing on the coordination and delivery of the work programme, along with general administration and financial support, including providing budgetary overview and forecasting. Prior to setting up A&G Jefferson Limited and now assisting Sustainable Aviation, Gillian worked as a teacher and other roles in Education; worked in Regulatory Inspection for a Local Authority and Ofsted; and has had other roles in Administration and Retail. She has also been Vice-Chair and Chair of a Parish Council.