Dane Hagensen
About Dane Hagensen
Dane Hagensen serves as the Lead for Partnerships & Industry Development at the World Economic Forum, focusing on the Aviation & Aerospace and Travel & Tourism sectors. He has over a decade of experience in business development and strategy, with a background that includes significant roles at Boeing and Gogo.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Dane Hagensen serves as the Lead for Partnerships & Industry Development in the Aviation & Aerospace and Travel & Tourism sectors at the World Economic Forum. He has held this position since 2022 in New York, New York. In this role, he manages relationships with companies in these industries and focuses on delivering value to partners and Forum projects and initiatives.
Professional Experience in Aviation and Aerospace
Dane Hagensen has extensive experience in the aviation and aerospace sectors, having worked at Boeing in various roles. His positions included Contracts Analyst for Global Aircraft Sales, Principal of Business Development and Strategy, Contracts Manager for Commercial Aircraft Sales, and Senior Strategist for HorizonX (Venture Capital). His tenure at Boeing spanned from 2012 to 2022, during which he contributed to multiple strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
Dane Hagensen studied at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he earned a degree in Business. He furthered his education at Washington State University, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Finance. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, specializing in General Management.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his current role, Dane Hagensen worked at Gogo as a Demand Planning Analyst and at Seyfarth Shaw LLP as a Strategy Consultant. He also served as Board Director and Treasurer at Washington State University. His diverse experience across various organizations has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of business strategy and development.
Interests and Focus Areas
Dane Hagensen has interests in several key areas, including aerospace, disruption, aviation, the future of mobility, sustainability, strategy, and global issues. His focus on these topics reflects his commitment to unlocking innovation and creating meaningful impact within the industries he serves.