Mark Buckingham joins daa International at King Abdulaziz Airport

Mark Buckingham joins daa International’s Jeddah operations

Mark Buckingham, an experienced resilience professional, has joined daa International at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah.

Buckingham brings a wealth of experience in fire, rescue, crisis management, emergency planning, and business continuity management to the team.

His career has seen him manage fire and emergency response functions at major projects worldwide, particularly in high hazard industries and airports.

Buckingham has implemented various business continuity and crisis management systems, leading technical teams of varying sizes.

Notably, he was heavily involved in the UK’s aviation response to COVID-19 while at Birmingham Airport and played a significant role in the repatriation of Afghan refugees in 2022.

Buckingham’s recent achievements

In recent years, Buckingham led the Emergency Planning team responsible for the opening of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi.

His role there highlighted his expertise in managing complex operations in challenging environments.

His experience and leadership in crisis management have been acknowledged as crucial to the successful launch of the new terminal, showcasing his ability to navigate the complexities of international airport operations.

Buckingham’s perspective on joining daa International

Buckingham expressed enthusiasm for his new role with daa International, stating: “Joining was not a difficult decision, a forward-thinking company with a great reputation in our industry, I am proud to be part of a team of such high pedigree and honoured to work along so many great people from different cultures.”

daa International welcomes Buckingham

daa International has welcomed Buckingham to the team, recognising his extensive experience and the value he brings to their operations at King Abdulaziz Airport.

His role is expected to strengthen the company’s resilience and emergency management capabilities, further enhancing the safety and operational efficiency of the airport.

The company expressed its gratitude for Buckingham’s decision to join and anticipates his contributions to its ongoing projects.

Mark Buckingham joins daa International at King Abdulaziz Airport: Summary

Mark Buckingham, a seasoned professional in fire, rescue, crisis management, and business continuity, has joined daa International’s team at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah.

With a background in managing emergency response at major projects worldwide, Buckingham’s experience includes significant contributions to the UK’s COVID-19 aviation response and the repatriation of Afghan refugees.

Most recently, he led the Emergency Planning team at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport.

Buckingham has expressed his enthusiasm for joining daa International, highlighting the company’s strong reputation in the industry.