Francesco Ragni
Francesco is a recognised expert in commercial aviation and a highly experienced lecturer on aviation subjects. Prior to starting his academic career in 2017, he worked for 15 years in the industry, developing a thorough understanding of how airlines work. During that time he held senior commercial roles at Alitalia and Sabre Airline Solutions, a leading provider of IT solutions to the airline and travel industry, where he had the opportunity to work side by side with airlines such as Alitalia, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, El Al, Air Malta, and Vueling. Prior to that, he spent eight years as a management consultant with tech firm Accenture and with strategy house Bain & Co, where he was involved in a number of high-profile projects in various industries, from telecommunications to banking.
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Qualifications
- 4-years Degree in Statistical and Economical Sciences (University of Palermo, Italy);
- Master of Business Administration (Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
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Awards
MBA
Teaching
I joined UWL in 2023 after five years of teaching aviation subjects at Buckinghamshire New University. My main area of interest revolves around the evolution of business models, marketing and strategy, and the use of IT in commercial aviation. My teaching style is based on a balanced combination of academic theory and industry knowledge, generally informed by direct experience and related to current news and events.
