Benjamin Hamel
About Benjamin Hamel
Benjamin Hamel serves as the Location Leader for the Sita Barcelona Office, having previously held various leadership roles at SITA and MDA. He possesses extensive experience in business development and engineering, with a strong educational background in aerospace and business administration.
Current Role at SITA
Benjamin Hamel serves as the Location Leader at the SITA Barcelona Office. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and driving strategic initiatives within the Barcelona office, contributing to SITA's mission in the aviation industry.
Previous Experience at SITA
Prior to his current role, Benjamin Hamel worked at SITA as the Head of Community Business Services from 2022 to 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He also served as the Head of Business Development (DataHub) and Director of Business Development from 2019 to 2022, where he focused on strategic growth initiatives and business development in the aviation sector.
Career at Bombardier Aerospace
Benjamin Hamel has an extensive background at Bombardier Aerospace, where he held several positions from 2005 to 2015. His roles included Conceptual Design Engineer, Sales Engineer, Manager of Program Management, and Manager of Business Planning (Fleet Solutions). His work involved business planning and customer engagement strategies, contributing to the company's growth.
Experience at MDA
At MDA, Benjamin Hamel held the position of Acting Vice-President, Business Development for six months in 2018. He also served as Director of Business Development from 2015 to 2019. His tenure at MDA involved leading business development efforts and strategic initiatives in the aerospace sector.
Educational Background
Benjamin Hamel studied Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, earning his Bachelor’s degree from 2001 to 2005. He also completed a French Master in Aerospace at ISAE-SUPAERO from 2003 to 2005 and obtained an MBA from HEC Montréal from 2009 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and business development.