Peter Cerda

Based in Miami, Peter oversees 35 countries with 49 member airlines across North and South America, and the Caribbean, driving IATA’s global standards and international perspective to deliver maximum value to the safe, sustainable and profitable development of aviation across the region.

He represents IATA in main media outlets and liaises with Government authorities, safety regulators, airports, and industry stakeholders to create a common approach to utilize aviation as an engine of economic growth and social development, which drives nearly USD$1,011 billion in GDP and generates 14.5 million jobs in the Americas Region.

He oversees Cargo Network Services (CNS) and the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN).

Peter´s industry experience has been acquired over 30 years in aviation. He started his aviation career with Iberia prior to joining IATA in 1996. Fluent in English and Spanish, Peter holds a Master’s Degree in Aeronautics and Aviation Management from Embry Riddle University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Florida International University.