Jason Harfield
Board Director | C-Suite Leader
Italian Wine Connoisseur
Renowned for leading transformative change in one of the world’s safety-critical industries, Jason brings three decades of innovation, resilience, and strategic foresight to the table. As Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Board Member of Australia's Air Traffic Management and Aviation Rescue Firefighting Service Provider, Jason spearheaded industry-first initiatives and set new benchmarks in safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
With over 20 years of board experience and as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Jason is known for his ability to bridge bold strategic vision with practical execution. He has earned a reputation for delivering measurable outcomes, successfully guiding organisations through complex challenges, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and making lasting impact across industries.
Jason is a private pilot and proud to be a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. More recently he has added Italian wine connoisseur and aspiring sommelier to his ever-growing repertoire.
Strategies in Action: Jason's Experience
From Survival to Success: How Strategic Foresight Transforms
Leading Through Crisis: How Agility and Innovation Transforms
From Survival to Success: How Strategic Foresight Transforms
Without sacrificing quality or safety, the Accelerate Program proved that with the right strategy, adaptability fuels innovation, efficiency drives resilience, and sustainable growth is attainable.
Cultural Reform: A Journey, Not a Destination
Leading Through Crisis: How Agility and Innovation Transforms
From Survival to Success: How Strategic Foresight Transforms
Real change demands patience, persistence, and adaptability—aligning systems, symbols, and behaviours for lasting change, even when missteps are part of the process.
Leading Through Crisis: How Agility and Innovation Transforms
Leading Through Crisis: How Agility and Innovation Transforms
OneSKY: Uniting Civil and Military Airspace for a Safer, Smarter Future
From pandemic challenges to long-term resilience—discover how strategic adaptability, workforce innovation, and digital transformation secured the future of aviation leadership.
OneSKY: Uniting Civil and Military Airspace for a Safer, Smarter Future
Revolutionising Air Traffic Management: The Digital Transformation of Aviation
OneSKY: Uniting Civil and Military Airspace for a Safer, Smarter Future
Through collaboration, resilience, and innovation, the OneSKY Australia™ program harmonises airspace management, setting global benchmarks for integration and efficiency.
Revolutionising Air Traffic Management: The Digital Transformation of Aviation
Revolutionising Air Traffic Management: The Digital Transformation of Aviation
Revolutionising Air Traffic Management: The Digital Transformation of Aviation
From outdated control towers to cutting-edge digital solutions, discover how innovation is reshaping aviation—boosting efficiency, safety, and sustainability for the future of air travel.
The Future of Airspace: How Innovation is Transforming Airspace Management
Revolutionising Air Traffic Management: The Digital Transformation of Aviation
Revolutionising Air Traffic Management: The Digital Transformation of Aviation
From drones to aerial taxis, Australia is leading the integration of emerging technologies—ensuring safer, smarter, and more efficient skies for the future.