Chris Pickard

Mott MacDonald, Jacobs, Gatwick, Heathrow, 

Pickard Associates

   Over 25 years of experience in capacity planning, simulation and optimisation, including in the role of Head of Capacity for Heathrow Airport. A background in civil engineering and infrastructure planning, with a keen interest in sustainability and the environment
 

• Led Heathrow Airport’s capacity team during development of new £2.3bn Terminal 2 and other major projects
• Set and managed Heathrow capacity scheduling limits to optimise commercial and service performance unlocking £ms for airport and airlines
•  Key member of team responsible for capacity analysis of Manchester Airport’s £1bn Terminal transformation project
• Instigated the development at Heathrow and Gatwick of the industry-leading capacity simulation software, CAST Terminal