John Thomas is a Vice President and a member of the Global Leadership Team at L.E.K. Consulting. John also heads L.E.K.’s global Aviation & Travel practice and is also active in our Private Equity practice. John has more than 22 years experience in strategy, financial, commercial, operational and organizational consulting to the aviation industry and has worked with most of the leading airlines around the world (both legacy and LCC) on a broad range of major issues e.g. he has been instrumental in the adaptation of merchandising (ancillary revenue) to the airline industry, and has advised on many of the major merger and acquisition deals in the industry. He has also worked with OEMs, CNS/ATMs, airports, tour operators, travel destinations, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, loyalty programs, caterers, as well as having extensive experience in the GA and Corporate Aviation industries. He has worked with clients in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region.

Before joining L.E.K., John was a consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton. He had seven years industry experience in accounting, marketing, and management roles prior to his consulting career. John received a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in accounting and financial management from the University of New South Wales. He was also awarded a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD, where he was on the Dean's list. John is a commercial instrument rated pilot.