PA Consulting appoints George Merritt as Partner in its US Transport team
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PA Consulting (PA), the global innovation and transformation consultancy, is pleased to welcome George Merritt as a Partner within its Aviation team.
George brings more than 20 years of experience leading aviation strategy, operations, and technology. He has held senior leadership roles at Denver International Airport, Pangiam, and Leidos, where he worked closely with airports, government agencies, and industry partners to deliver large-scale programs focused on digital transformation, security modernization, and operational improvement. His work has consistently centered on improving the passenger journey while strengthening day-to-day airport performance.
At PA, George will focus on the US aviation market, specifically around the digital transformation of the passenger journey and operational systems. His appointment demonstrates PA’s continued investment in industry-leading talent and further strengthens its aviation capability – supporting clients across the transportation value chain, including through its capabilities with Jacobs.
George’s appointment marks an important step forward for our Transport team in the US. His deep operational experience, combined with a strong track record of delivering industry-first digital initiatives across aviation, will bring invaluable insight to our clients. George’s leadership will help us continue to design and deliver intuitive, high-impact solutions that improve performance across the aviation ecosystem.”
I’m fortunate to join PA as we unlock years of advisory and innovation experience in the US aviation market. The aviation industry has pioneered digital transformation through exciting, but often siloed, initiatives. PA’s global aviation expertise – now combined with Jacobs’ world‑class capabilities – supercharges our ability to manage, design, and deliver integrated, intuitive solutions that improve both the passenger experience and operational performance at scale.”
PA’s aviation experts work across the industry to create opportunity from the rapidly evolving complexities facing the sector today. This includes advising on strategy, transactions, and restructuring; improving commercial outcomes through smarter pricing, innovative products and partnerships; and helping organizations deliver better services. PA’s teams also support businesses in ensuring the safety and security of passengers and cargo, maintaining critical systems and networks, and technology-enabled transformation.
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