Adrienne Gibbs
About Adrienne Gibbs
Adrienne Gibbs serves as the Policy Lead for Clean Skies For Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum, bringing over 12 years of international experience in policy, advocacy, and project management. She has a strong academic background with degrees from the University of Geneva, University of Canberra, and Sciences Po.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Adrienne Gibbs serves as the Policy Lead for the Clean Skies for Tomorrow initiative at the World Economic Forum. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing policies aimed at promoting sustainable aviation practices. Her responsibilities include leading multi-stakeholder teams that involve both government and private sector participants to deliver impactful projects and capacity-building missions.
Education and Expertise
Adrienne Gibbs has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Canberra between 2002 and 2004. She later studied at Sciences Po, where she obtained a Master's Degree in 2017. Additionally, she completed a Certificate program at the University of Geneva in 2020, which lasted for 11 months. She also holds an Aeropolitical and Industry Affairs Diploma from IATA Training, which she completed from 2017 to 2019. This educational foundation supports her extensive expertise in policy, advocacy, and project management.
Professional Background
Adrienne Gibbs has over 12 years of international experience in various roles related to policy, advocacy, and project management. She previously worked at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a Project Delivery Manager from 2013 to 2016 and later as a Security Policy Manager from 2017 to 2020. Her experience also includes roles at the Australian Government, where she served as Assistant Director for Cargo Security Policy and as a Senior Aviation Security Inspector. Additionally, she coordinated airport operations at Sydney Airport.
Leadership and Team Management
Throughout her career, Adrienne Gibbs has demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing small to mid-sized teams that included both paid staff and volunteers. She has led multi-stakeholder teams to deliver various projects and programs, focusing on capacity building and policy development. Her ability to collaborate with diverse groups has been a key aspect of her professional success in the aviation and policy sectors.
Contributions to Public Policy
Adrienne Gibbs has contributed to the development of public policy, legislation, and guidance materials for both governmental and industry stakeholders. Her work has involved creating frameworks that support sustainable aviation practices and enhance security measures within the industry. This experience reflects her commitment to advancing effective policy solutions in the aviation sector.