Some decisions take months of planning, while others can happen in an instant. For Vytautas Kazukauskas, CFO of Avion Express Brasil, the choice to move to Brazil was made in just 30 minutes. After a quick discussion with his wife, he embraced the opportunity to lead a new venture in a country he had always wanted to experience. With years of growth within the Avia Solutions Group and a passion for exploring new cultures, taking on a leadership role in Brazil felt like a natural next step.

Meet Kurt Jensen, Station Manager at Aviator in Tromsø Airport, AKA “King of the North,” who was recently named Employee of the Year in the Game-changer category. This recognition left him feeling surprised and humbled but also very happy. “It’s such an honor to receive this award, especially considering how many talented people I work alongside,” Kurt shares.

Inese Libere, the Flight Operations Standards Manager at SmartLynx Airlines, has been named Employee of the Year in the New Horizons category, and she says that the honor still feels surreal to her. “This feels amazing and almost hard to believe. I’m still getting used to it!” Inese laughs.