Marc Speltens
About Marc Speltens
Marc Speltens is a Senior Account Manager at SITA, specializing in the Air Traffic Control sector in Europe. He has extensive experience in the field, having worked in various roles related to air traffic management and security since the 1990s.
Work at SITA
Marc Speltens has been employed at SITA since 2017, currently holding the position of Senior Account Manager in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Sector for Sales in Europe. His role involves managing client relationships and driving sales initiatives within the ATC sector. Prior to this, he served as a Business Development Manager for Air Traffic Management at SITA from 2011 to 2015. His extensive experience at SITA also includes a previous position as a Senior Air Traffic Management and Security Expert from 2006 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Marc Speltens has a strong educational background in computing and cryptography. He studied Computing Engineering at Université libre de Bruxelles, earning a Master's degree from 1986. He also pursued further studies in Telematics and Organisation at the same university. Additionally, he studied Cryptography at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. His education in IT Security and Industrial Cryptography at KU Leuven since 1995 further enhances his expertise in the field.
Background
Marc Speltens has a diverse professional background in the aviation and technology sectors. He began his career at EUROCONTROL as a Project Manager for Communication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management from 1997 to 2003. He then worked at the European Commission as a Project Officer from 1992 to 1995, and at MasterCard as a Project Manager from 1995 to 1997. Before joining SITA, he was a Deputy Project Leader at skeyes (Belgocontrol) from 2004 to 2006.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Marc Speltens has accumulated significant experience in various roles related to air traffic management and project management. His tenure at SITA includes multiple positions that focus on business development and account management in the ATC sector. His previous roles at EUROCONTROL and skeyes have provided him with a solid foundation in project leadership and technical expertise in air traffic management systems.